This review has to be a joke. Or, more likely, it was done or paid for by someone at ABM to try to cover up their complete incompetence. Each of these points made me laugh harder - if you are currently dealing with ABM, or considering using them, please see my rebuttals to each of these ridiculous accolades. We are home owners in a complex they manage, and they last two years have provided enough heartburn and financial hardship to last a lifetime.
This property management company has proved to be very efficient for the following reasons: ---I don't think "efficient" is an accurate description. Our tenant has been displaced for 67 days because of common area sewer water damage that destroyed our unit. ABM selected the contractor last year who performed the substandard work that led to this disaster. The are supposedly managing the current contractor, who has failed to provide or meet any deadlines. This costs us $45/day as landlords, and our tenant $95/day for alternate housing - with no option for recourse or recovery. Efficient?
1. Managers and owner Alba are on top of addressing our property needs and concerns. ---Last we heard from Alba was 30 days ago, when the job was supposedly within days of completion. The only way to ever get her to respond is by email, usually after threatening legal action or that you will write the HOA board.
2. They truly look out for the best interest of our Hoa. ---Any HOA that puts their interests in the hands of ABM should prepare themselves for a long line of complaints, enraged homeowners, and legal action. Their selection and mismanagement of a different contractor a year ago (a total debacle which led to our tenant taking us to court to recover costs associated with displacement) is what led to the current debacle, which they are also failing to manage. ABM has stepped away from managing the contractor, and that has become our sole responsibility.
3. In regard to vendors , they find quality vendors that don't overcharge or take advantage of Hoa's. ---This could not be further from the truth. The vendor they selected a year ago was incompetent and unqualified for the job. Note that we are back in the exact same spot a year hence, with a completely demolished unit. As mentioned above, we are at 67 days to repair a 1000 square foot condo. The contractor does not contact us, and ABM is not involved. We contact them, and wait days to hear back. The have a lot of excuses - that is one thing they are good at.
4. This company has consistently followed addressed our concerns with empathy and respect. ---Please replace empathy and respect with incompetent and disingenuous. Incompetent is par for the course - don't expect them to be able to help you. Recently it's been worse though. Alba is telling us she will take care of things. That was 30 days ago, and counting...
5. Our community looks beautiful due to the progress they have accomplished since they took over our property. ---Our unit is filled with other people's sewage, and has been for 67 days. A year ago, it was filled with sewage, too. Our tenant is living in a hotel. We are personally managing the contractor - who appears to be as incompetent as the one ABM selected a year ago that screwed up the job then, which led to more sewage. That's not beautiful.
6. Most importantly they are avaliable 24:7. ---I am confused by this.
7. Owner Alba Monroy personally will respond to emergencies regardless of time or date. ---I don't want to get into a deep personal attack here. I want to stick to the facts. Let's just say the words "incompetent" and "disingenuous" were inspired by interaction with someone at ABM.
8. The staff is friendly and treats our homeowners with dignity and respect regardless the situation. ---Let's replace dignity and respect with "invisible" and "oh, that's not our job." Get used to not being able to reach anyone, and when you do, they are really, really skilled at passing the buck. This review is not all negative. That's why they got one star. They are good at that, too.
9. Their office which is located in Simi valley few minutes from our property has remained open to accomedate our request. ---Does it really matter where they are located? They shouldn't be located anywhere. They should be out of business.
10. If your an Hoa that is looking for a company that will look out for the best interest of your community, this is the company for your community and home that you have worked hard to persevere. ---If you are an HOA looking for an accurate assessment of ABM, please take into account the truth I have provided, in place of these ridiculous 10 points of propaganda. The last two years have been absolutely miserable because of ABM's inability to do their job. Save yourself and your community from a lot of headaches - don't give this company your business. read more