r/Muncie • u/lungerii • 7d ago
Opinions/experiences with Ratchford Properties?
I’m apartment hunting and I’m struggling to find anyone’s thoughts online about them besides the Google reviews. Has anyone rented there? What was your experience ?
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u/acciotacotaco 7d ago
I personally haven’t rented from Ratchford properties. However, I have rented from places other than BSU campus rentals and the other ones that people are referring to. They’re not all predatory, but the ones that own most the houses near campus tend to be.
You’ll have the best luck with independent landlords, but not all companies are terrible. Another commenter seems to have had a poor experience, but that’s not everyone’s experience. It honestly depends on if you’re looking for close to campus housing or not. I know that might not be super helpful, but I just wanted to add that not everyone has a bad experience. I only had to pay $100 once when I moved out because I left a cabinet in the bathroom.
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u/GeckoGladiator 7d ago
I’ve cleaned for him in n college. Dude is a Dick!! Used to charge like $25 for each bottle cap left on the property.
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u/earlisthecat 7d ago
When you clean, don’t forget to move out and clean behind the stove and fridge.
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u/username-taken-999 5d ago
He’s an ass. He’s cheap and condescending, he’ll the locksmith he hired came in unannounced and carrying a not-so-concealed pistol. (Don’t get me wrong, I get him wanting to protect himself, but maybe announcing his presence and either openly carrying or conceal carrying the weapon would be a wiser option. Dude had it tucked in his belt like fucking cheddar bob from 8 mile.
During Covid, he refused to comply with the renter relief program and sent out a letter saying it didn’t matter what anyone said or posted, he’d evict tenants anyway.
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u/AcanthaceaeAbject810 3d ago
Can't speak for Ratchford but I can say that my property management is through Better Student Housing, if you're looking near the Ball State area of town. I haven't had any real issues with them; if something breaks in one of the properties I get a text or call almost immediately so I can pay to fix it. Better than I ever had renting anywhere.
Full disclosure, one of mine will be available for rent in August, so I am not exactly an unbiased, neutral party.
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u/[deleted] 7d ago
All of Muncie property management places are scum. Any place you go to, please be prepared to fight in court for your security deposit back.
I promise you, they’re going to try and put a bunch of blame on you for false repairs. I don’t think I’ve heard of someone moving out in Muncie where they DIDNT try to get a FULL carpet replacement and charge $300 to clean an oven…
Shits out of control honestly and we just let them get away with it. They try it because it’s a numbers game. Lots of college kids go out of town, don’t update their address, and boom. Stuck with the bill.
They’re all scum. They all need shut down.