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The Mark

Updated 2026-07-23 · 1,280 reviewed · 348 listed · Scored from 221 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(221) 62 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Student HousingGated & Secured CommunitiesFurnished & Corporate Housing
The Mark
Services
Student Housing, Gated & Secured Communities, Furnished & Corporate Housing
Reviews
221

What Residents Say

Staff handling move-ins, especially Elizabeth, Renee, and Casey, earn consistent praise for friendliness and attentiveness. Location in Huebner Oaks is convenient; grounds appear well maintained. However, serious gaps emerge in operations: pest infestations persist despite weekly pest control visits and multiple office approvals, roof leaks linger unfixed for weeks, security gates remain perpetually open leading to daily car break-ins, and billing surprises continue long after residents move out. Management changed hands to PEM Residential, after which service quality reportedly declined sharply.

The complaint pattern reveals systematic issues management either cannot or will not fix: roaches, water damage, and vehicle theft coexist with strict enforcement of guest fees and holiday decoration rules. Multiple residents report random charges appearing on accounts, unclear move-out fees (+$700 cleaning mentioned), and collections calls months later. Some report quick responses to minor requests; others encountered weeks of delays on critical repairs and runaround on billing disputes.

Recent shift: Management transition to PEM Residential marked a visible downturn: multiple residents noted the property was well-run before takeover. Shift visible in reviews from 2-3 months ago onward, with increased complaints about staff inconsistency, charges, and maintenance delays coinciding with staffing changes.

Praised for
  • professional leasing staff
  • quick maintenance response (for some)
  • convenient location
  • well-kept grounds
Watch-outs
  • pest control failures
  • slow/incomplete maintenance for major issues
  • hidden and surprise fees
  • security gaps and car break-ins
  • unfair billing after move-out
  • inconsistent management changes
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Best for: short-term corporate stays with low maintenance needs; those prioritizing leasing staff experience over long-term property reliability.
Think twice if: You need pest control reliability, roof integrity, secure parking, transparent billing, or plan to stay beyond one lease term. Multiple residents report escalating problems after management transition.

What This Community Gets Right

  • professional leasing staff (Elizabeth, Renee, Casey named)
  • convenient Huebner Oaks location
  • on-site amenities: pool and parking garage
  • rapid maintenance response reported by long-term residents

Before You Tour

  • Elizabeth, Renee, and Casey named for leasing excellence
  • PEM Residential (Professional Equity Management) took over operations; reviewers note service decline post-acquisition
  • pest control visits weekly but infestations unresolved; office approvals stalled repairs
  • roof leaks lasting weeks; maintenance delivers buckets instead of repairs
  • parking garage gates left open permanently to avoid wear; car break-ins reported daily
  • move-out cleaning fees cited at $700+; residents report bills sent to collections a year after departure without prior notice

Maintenance, Management & More

Student Housing
leasing process smooth and staff friendly, but long-term residents report pest, maintenance, and billing problems
Furnished & Corporate Housing
move-in experience praised; short-term tenure may avoid accumulated maintenance and billing issues

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 3.7 against a 3.7 average across the 114 student housing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 69% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 14
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 43
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

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Common Renter Questions

What's included with a lease?
Pool and parking garage on-site. Guest parking and valet trash are charged separately. Move-out cleaning fees applied (cited at $700+).
How responsive is maintenance?
Long-term residents report mixed results: some minor requests handled within a day; major issues (roof leaks, pest infestations) can stall for weeks despite multiple office promises.
Is parking secure?
Garage gates are left permanently open; multiple residents report daily car break-ins and property offers standard response rather than repair.

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Last updated 2026-07-23