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The Skylark on Harwood

Updated 2026-07-24 · 2,262 reviewed · 497 listed · Scored from 323 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.2(323) 58 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Pet-Friendly Apartments
The Skylark on Harwood
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Pet-Friendly Apartments
Reviews
323

The real story

Skylark draws strong loyalty from residents who praise the leasing team, especially Juan and Diamond, and enjoy the pet amenities and quiet setting. However, a large segment reports ongoing pest problems, a persistently closed pool, mounting unexplained fees, and broken common facilities; frustration centers on management priorities and communication.

Long-term tenants describe a property that felt like home under previous management but declined visibly under current leadership. Staff friendliness cannot overcome systemic issues that leave many questioning renewal.

Praised for
  • friendly and helpful staff (especially Juan, Diamond, Melanie)
  • smooth leasing process
  • pet-friendly community with dog park
  • quiet neighborhood
  • fitness center available
Watch-outs
  • pool remains closed despite being key amenity
  • persistent roach and pest infestations
  • broken mailboxes, gates, business center
  • additional fees without clear explanation
  • trash and dumpster maintenance issues
  • loud neighbors and noise disturbances
  • maintenance delays and unresponsive management
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Best for: Pet owners seeking a quiet community with responsive front-office staff.
Think twice if: Pest infestations and closed amenities are persistent problems; clarify pool opening timeline and review fee structure before committing.

Where it delivers

  • Welcoming, patient leasing staff (Juan, Diamond, Melanie praised by name)
  • Dog park and pet-friendly culture
  • Quiet neighborhood setting
  • Fitness center

What to ask before signing

  • Leasing agents Juan, Diamond, and Melanie consistently praised for patience and helpfulness
  • Pool closed since mid-July despite being advertised; management blamed by city for incomplete inspection requirements
  • Roach and pest infestations reported over multiple years and previous management periods
  • Water, sewage, and trash fees charged separately and frequently broken or malfunctioning
  • Long-term resident reports management change under 'Pam' led to increased fees, decreased maintenance responsiveness, and community decline
  • Dog park available as advertised amenity

How residents rate the community

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park and pet-friendly culture praised, but pest infestations (roaches, rats) undermine the appeal for quality of life.

Measured against the market

  • Rated 3.2 against a 3.98 average across the 210 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 89% of the businesses in this directory.

What renters keep saying

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How we got this number

How We Rank
Star rating 0
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 44
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Ratings pulled apart

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Get in touch

Address
8359 N Harwood Rd, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Attributes
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Last verified 2026-07-24

Office hours

Monday
09:00-18:00
Tuesday
10:00-18:00
Wednesday
09:00-18:00
Thursday
10:00-18:00
Friday
09:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

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Common questions

Is the pool open?
As of mid-July, the pool remains closed. Management stated the city required inspections to pass before opening; residents report this delay has persisted into summer.
What are the extra fees residents mention?
Reviews cite separate charges for water, sewage, and trash, plus additional unexplained miscellaneous fees added to accounts. A long-term resident reported paying over $179 per month in fees alone.
Who should I contact if I have maintenance issues?
Residents praise front-office staff Juan, Diamond, and Melanie for responsiveness; however, reviews also report delays and unaddressed concerns about pest control and broken facilities.

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Last updated 2026-07-24