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1015 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

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🎓   1.8mi to Luther Seminary
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2.7

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1.8

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Location Details

📍 1015 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

🎓 1.8mi

Distance to Luther Seminary

🚶‍️ 27min

EST. Walk to Luther Seminary

🚲 5min

Est. Bike ride to Luther Seminary

🚗 4min

Est. Drive to Luther Seminary

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Reviews

2.1/5.0

11/17/2023

Former Resident

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I rented a room in one of Freund's properties in 2021, in the marcy holmes neighborhood. It was Ok, it did feel like it was only one step up from being on the street though. The building was obviously pushed to the limit in terms of tenents. Three story house with like 5 rentals on each floor, two kitchens, three baths. But there were squatters in the room next to mine (the guy who legitimately rented it had a couple staying in his room in addition to himself, they would constantly argue and it was so disruptive that another tenant called the police) All in all, it would have been a typical low rent college apartment without the squatters, but despite there being cameras all throughout the hallways and common areas, Mark had no knowledge of the disruptive people living rent free in his own property for MONTHS. He only found out about it because he watched the cameras after someone made a mess in the kitchen (guess who it was). That being said, I should have said something, but the squatters had been there since I moved in so I figured they were just sketchy, legitimate tenants. By all appearances, Mark either has too many properties and doesn't have enough time to deal with all of them, or he just doesn't care. also squirrels lived in my walls. ...
1/5.0

08/02/2023

Current Resident

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The Freund Haus is a living hell. The landlord Mark is a terrorist. He will have people tour your place only to have them steal things from you. If you complain he'll threaten to sue you. Please never rent from him. My lease ends in a few days and I cannot wait. ...
1.1/5.0

08/28/2022

Former Resident

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All of the positive reviews are clearly written by Mark. He's terrorized young, vulnerable renters for years and I sincerely wish I had the resources to stop him. Don't believe a word he says and STAY AWAY FROM ANY OF HIS PROPERTIES!!!
2.1/5.0

07/11/2022

Current Resident

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I don't live in one of Mark's rental units, but my kid and their friends do. It's horrific and has been horrific from day 1. This guy argues, ignores and threatens litigation with every request to fix all the issues in this unit. Just some of the problems include: a bedroom with a huge hole in the ceiling that has plywood nailed over it (dangerous and gross to say the least). Window screens that have huge holes chewed through from squirrels that Mark refuses to replace (so windows can't be opened). Smoke detectors are not in every room and each room is a bedroom (or the kitchen), so this is code violation. These renters were promised two common rooms to use (kitchen and a living area). At the last minute, Mark rented out the living area to another renter, even though the renters signed their agreements with a promise of 2 common areas. Common area cleaning, which is included in the rent, is completely subpar with only light surface cleaning done (bathrooms, sinks, toilets, appliances still dirty). Window blinds that don't work, are ripped, and smell horrible - Mark refuses to replace, so blankets have to be hung over the windows. Mark ignores maintenance requests via email and text until multiple requests have been put in. There are rodents and mice, but he doesn't send an exterminator to deal with the infestation. If a tenant puts a fan in their room, Mark will charge extra per month and charge a fine if it wasn't reported to him! Seriously? If a tenant gets caught feeding a squirrel outside, they will be charged a $200 fine (no, I am not joking). At the same time, he keeps a wide-open garbage dumpster on-site that attracts the squirrels! This guy needs to be shut down. He is nothing but a slumlord that tries to take every dime from college students that he can. I truly regret not reading my own kid's lease prior to signing. Once I saw all the insane addendums, it was clear what kind of landlord this guy is. The lease never once mentions the tenants rights. DO not rent from this guy or his company and don't believe any of the fake reviews out there on the site. ...
1.1/5.0

06/20/2022

Former Resident

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Every few years I think back to how horrible my experience was at the Freund Haus as an undergrad and I read through similar experiences in these reviews, then I get to Mark's fake reviews of this place. For any student who is considering this place, don't. Not only did I consistently feel unsafe with individuals walking in with less than an hour's notice to "tour," I felt constantly watched by Mark (see this passive aggressive email he sent to us all for proof of this). Some of these reviews discuss how "ruthless," big apartment rental companies can be, but honestly? Across 5 different landlords-3 of these being larger rental companies, Mark has ranked as hands down the worst. Do what I didn't do as an undergrad who had never rented before-stay away from Freund. ...
1/5.0

03/27/2021

Former Resident

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I lived in a different one of Mark’s properties for a year from 2017-2018 and I don’t think there’s a slimier landlord in Minneapolis. He finds clever ways of finding ways to charge you for things (made us drop off rent checks IN PERSON between 9 and 5 when most people are working or doing school things), ...
1/5.0

03/04/2021

Former Resident

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Mark, I'm just going to address this to you because I know you read these. You are a really really bad guy. You should do the city of Minneapolis a favor by selling your properties and retiring. Do you remember when you were showing us our apartment and literally bragged about how you kicked a family out of it? You should take Mark's advice in his fake posts by renting from a big rental management company. I didn't rent from this apartment, but one of his other ones. ...
1.2/5.0

10/03/2020

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Mark is a monster. I was fined multiple times for things that the landlord should have been responsible for. Please don't ever sign a lease with him. I rented from spring 2020 through summer 2020.
1.3/5.0

07/19/2020

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There's a reason no one renewed their lease at Mark Freund's house at 1023 University Avenue. He's a shady landlord. Ask yourself, why are all 9 units available in July. No matter how desperate you are, do not rent from him. I rented from winter 2019 through summer 2020. ...
1.2/5.0

07/18/2020

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Mark should be in jail for the way he treats renters. Anything positive you read in a review was written by him. If you rent anything from him you'll regret it. I rented from fall 2019 through spring 2020.
1.2/5.0

06/08/2020

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My fiance and I still talk about our horror stories from renting from Mark. Absolutely the worst renting experience of my life, and thats coming from someone who lived in an apartment with black mold and rats prior to renting from Mark. The cheap prices aren't worth dealing with him. I rented from fall 2017 through summer 2018. ...
1.2/5.0

04/15/2020

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PLEASE, *PLEEEASE* DO NOT RENT WITH FREUND!!! I am not one for armchair diagnosis, but of his total lack of conscience I am CERTAIN. He took legal action against my friend at the drop of a hat, and he will do the same and SO MUCH ELSE to you. Think about why there is such a dichotomy in these reviews. He submits reviews of himself and allows for a few negative comments, but always submits four or five stars so that his ratings stay high, and he distracts from the PREPONDERANCE of one-star reviews that have gone on for Y E A R S. If I had the resources, I would go after him legally. It hurts knowing that he's out there taking advantage of vulnerable young people. I honestly don't even know whether to trust that "stoptheslumlord" email, because I could see him using that just to get people's information. He's truly that remorseless and manipulative. I would check with student legal services to see if it's legit, and just speak with them in general about Freund (like another reviewer said, it's a FREE service to UMN students!). I BEG you not to rent with this man, and hopefully one day someone will be able to take him down. I rented from fall 2019 through winter 2020. ...
1.3/5.0

04/04/2020

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Mark Freund should be in jail. His policies are illegal but no student has enough money to sue him. Can't wait for the the government to catch up with him. Do NOT even consider renting here. I rented from fall 2019 through winter 2020.
4.3/5.0

04/02/2020

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We were really worried about living here this year because we signed so early and then found this site later with such horrifying things about Mark! We even re read the lease to see if we could get out of it but it didn't look easy. We talked to some other girls we know who were still living there and they told us that he was best and the bad stuff was trolls. That made us feel better and we talked to enough people that we decided we'd live there anyway. The first test was in the first month we were there. We had a clogged drain and the lease says that's on us. We texted Mark about it and he came himself and fixed it. He even showed us how to do it. He didn't charge us either! We have no idea who's spamming him but they should get a life and move on. If he kept anything from them they probably deserved it because he's not charged anyone in the whole place for any repairs at all this year! I rented from fall 2019 through winter 2020. ...
4.5/5.0

04/02/2020

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I lived here my senior year and had a great year. Me and my roommates had very few issues with the place. We had a dishwasher problem that got fixed right away. Other than that I got no complaints. My little sister is going to live their next fall. That should tell you the real. I rented from fall 2018 through summer 2019. ...
1.2/5.0

02/18/2020

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I don't know how it would happen, but this guy should not be allowed to have rental properties. He will threaten to sue you if you try to stand up for yourself. I want to say specific things, but I fear he will know it's me then sue me. This man once fired a guy for having a health problem. Mark I know you read these. You have to be In the top .01% of most despicable people on the planet. If you have you care about people at all then you will sell your properties. You would be fired if you didn't own the properties. I rented from winter 2017 through fall 2019. ...
1.2/5.0

12/14/2019

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Mark is a sociopathic moron. I do no rent here but one of his other properties. The house is poorly maintained and Mark is extremely slow moving to resolve issues that arise. He will drop in with zero notice and often sends strange men to do repairs and maintenance in the house. When pushed to actually do something meaningful, Mark will constantly beat around the bush and easy and important fixes often take months to get done. The rent may be cheap but don't stoop yourself this low and rent with him. The 5 star reviews are fake and written by him. At least we know what he does in his free time instead of being a halfway decent landlord. I rented from fall 2018 through summer 2019. ...
1.2/5.0

07/23/2019

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Freund Haus should be renamed the Fraud House. I feel bad for the new people who are going to rent from him this fall. College is stressful enough without worry about your landlord's antics. Mark talks a good game but the reality is very different. I rented from fall 2017 through summer 2018. ...
1.3/5.0

07/22/2019

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I'd like to meet anyone who has had a positive experience because mine wasn't, my roommates wasn't, and the people across the hall also had a negative experience. I hope you're ready to pay fines if you live here. Also, if you like anything to be repaired free of charge, this isn't the place to live. If you miss anything that's broken on day one you'll have to pay for it, even if it wasn't your fault. I rented from fall 2018 through summer 2019. ...
1.2/5.0

07/19/2019

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Beware of Mark Freund and Southside Properties. His practices border on illegal. Do not rent anything that Southside Properties or Mark Freund manages--you will be sorry from the first day you move in until the day you move out. I rented from fall 2018 through spring 2019. ...
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