Denizen Management was founded upon the fundamental philosophy of caring for others. Since 2012, we've focused on employing quality people and designing unique systems to deliver exceptional service to properties, their owners, and residents. We are the Midwest's premier property management company-and our experienced team is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to maximize your property performance.
Tony Birkla, Founder and CEO of Denizen Management as well as affiliated companies Birkla Investment Group (BIG) and Novo Development Group. Tony has been involved in all aspects of apartment acquisition, development, construction, management, and finance for over 25 years. He founded the parent company in 2007 and has guided all related companies through the ups and downs of the economy with consistent growth.
Tony Birkla, Founder and CEO of Denizen Management as well as affiliated companies Birkla Investment Group (BIG) and Novo Development Group. Tony has been involved in all aspects of apartment acquisition, development, construction, management, and finance for over 25 years. He founded the parent company in 2007 and has guided all related companies through the ups and downs of the economy with consistent growth.
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Are you maximizing your portfolio value? Optimize your property revenue potential with our customized solutions that will achieve your investment's long-term performance goals, cash flow and net operating income. Denizen knew my market and listened closely when I told them about our problem areas. They improved on-site management and developed a comprehensive plan to increase my property's profitability.
If you're a potential resident looking for a residential property in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, or Nebraska you've come to the right place! Let the QUE take care of you- you deserve it! If you're a property owner looking for premier residential property management, the denizenQUE can maximize your property's revenue potential.
When you Join the QUE you become a member of a Team who challenges one another every day to be the best at what they do in providing EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE, making the living experience for Residents and the results for our clients the best in the industry. My tenure with Denizen has been the most enriching experience of my entire career.
Reviews (10)
Torri Turner
Dec 19, 2021
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D'Ante Mason
Oct 28, 2021
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Carlotta De Lay
Jan 27, 2021
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Dawn is the only reason this got 4 stars. She was AMAZINGLY helpful toward getting me processed. I had been going through loops for MONTHS trying to get an apartment. She verified and cleared up confusion and the process that started months ago finally has come to an end. I think it may be time for some Property Manager overhauls but the processing has been a lot faster thus far 👌
Lovely Lady
Dec 25, 2020
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I’m angry beyond words. This company is in violation when it comes to their tenants well being. I informed my apartment complex 12/3/20 of the issues of not having heat. They were very nonchalant and dismissive and said that it’s not much they can do except check their heat. They said they can check to see if the heat is between 60-70 degrees if it is there is not much they can do. Since 2017 every winter no heat. So I called Denizen Management 12/3/20 and requested a call back from Matthew. I was transferred to Matthews extension and I left a message with my contact number. He did not call
Rob Leffingwell
Dec 18, 2019
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Been a renter for 3 years. They bought our building and like everyone else has said they will milk you dry and not care at all. Charged me an extra 110 dollars for fees they can't explain. Now I'm sitting in the hole in my account as they refuse to work with you. Any other rental company would be willing to work with you. Took them 5 days to fix a neighbors water heater. They replaced over a week ago and the old one is still sitting in the hall way. Mine went out and it took them 10 days to fix mine. Maybe a call to the Bbb can solve things
Phillip Goist
Nov 25, 2019
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Current resident of a property managed by Denizen (Cincinnati, OH). A few complaints about these slumlords:
1. The lock on the main entrance was changed, and ALL residents were given the wrong keys. We were all locked out for 72 hours, and Denizen was contacted countless times. Denizen did not respond to any of the residents for three days.
2. The heat in my building has been out for 5 days, and every night has been below 30 degrees. The current temperature in my apartment is 50-55 degrees, and will only decrease as temperatures in the ‘teens are expected this week. Denizen has been contacted
1. The lock on the main entrance was changed, and ALL residents were given the wrong keys. We were all locked out for 72 hours, and Denizen was contacted countless times. Denizen did not respond to any of the residents for three days.
2. The heat in my building has been out for 5 days, and every night has been below 30 degrees. The current temperature in my apartment is 50-55 degrees, and will only decrease as temperatures in the ‘teens are expected this week. Denizen has been contacted
Shakiara
Nov 24, 2019
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If I could give a zero I promise I would. We live in Omaha at one of the properties they own. They are stealing money from people. Then charging you after you move out. They hound you to renew your lease only to wait until you go & get you with a three day notice. Then turned around to give us a 30 day notice without adding the rent for the next month. I am so upset. I don't understand why we can't renew. The reason they gave was because they wanted the property back. I was making complaints about the place. Which I have a right to service. Our breaker box blew out 4 times. Burned my arm. Stove
Madeline Jentsch
Oct 27, 2019
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The only positive reviews on here are of their own employees, who most likely do not rent from Denizen.
Our heat has been out for 5 days with temperatures in the 30's, and no response from management. We are frankly disturbed by the lack of empathy and organization they seem to have.
Denizen, if any of your employees or managers are reading this: if you are overwhelmed by one simple request to fix a vital maintenance issue, sell some of your properties and become more cost effective. Or, COME FIX OUR HEAT!!!!
Our heat has been out for 5 days with temperatures in the 30's, and no response from management. We are frankly disturbed by the lack of empathy and organization they seem to have.
Denizen, if any of your employees or managers are reading this: if you are overwhelmed by one simple request to fix a vital maintenance issue, sell some of your properties and become more cost effective. Or, COME FIX OUR HEAT!!!!
LSsays
Jun 03, 2019
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Guys, just run, don't give them the chance to take your dignity as a human!! I would rate them 0 if I can. They eat your money! Don't rent anything from them!! I rented an apartment from them at Kingsview about two months ago, there has been cockroaches all over my apartment since the first day I moved in, I have tried to solve the problem actively, but then the property manager was never at work, neither does she know what she is doing about her work. They do not take care of the problem as they promised in the lease and they dare to take my deposit and three month's rent when I am now forced
Chris Hackney
Oct 29, 2018
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We worked for Denizen Management at their property in Canton Ohio. They owe us almost $8000 and refuse to even take our phone calls. The manager kept telling us that they were having some cash flow issues but would be paying us soon. After been giving the run around for some time, we quit doing business with them. Now we can't get anyone to return our calls or even answer the phone. Everyone at Denizen and The Heights refuse to give us any info on the owner so that we might resolve this issue. Most of the time we worked for them it was in apartments filled with roaches or bed bugs. They don't care
