100% DO NOT RENT FROM THIS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY…read more
I'm not sure whether Carolyn Flexhaug still works there, but based on my experience, I would strongly caution anyone considering renting from this company.
Before you sign the lease, they come across as friendly, responsive, and accommodating. Unfortunately, my experience changed drastically after I moved in. Once I began having issues with my unit and the building, responses became extremely slow and I felt that my concerns -- including concerns about my personal safety and living conditions -- were not taken seriously.
I had multiple repair issues shortly after moving in, many of which I believe should have been addressed before the unit was rented to me. The breaking point was discovering MICE IN MY APARTMENT!! The situation became serious enough that I temporarily moved elsewhere and ended up paying for two places to live.
After sending multiple emails to Carolyn without getting the resolution I needed, I went to their office to discuss the situation in person. According to my recollection, her response was essentially that mice "come and go," that she gets mice in her own home as well, and that because the weather was getting colder, it was normal. I was also told that this was not grounds for terminating my lease and was told not to return to their office.
I spent approximately 3 months dealing with the issue. Eventually, I contacted Alberta Health Services and had a health inspector attend the property. It was only after that intervention that I began seeing more meaningful pest-control activity. By then, however, the stress and disruption had become too much, and I decided I could no longer continue living under this management.
Beyond my own unit, I also experienced concerns with the overall building: inadequate security, unauthorized individuals entering the property, people smoking inside, and broken glass. What shocked me most was that all of this occurred within roughly 3 months of moving in.
My interactions with Carolyn were among the most unpleasant experiences I have ever had with a property manager. I found the communication dismissive, rude, and lacking in compassion at a time when I was dealing with a serious problem in my home.
I trusted this company when I chose to rent from them, and I deeply regret that decision. Based on my personal experience, I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND RENTING FROM THEM. Please do your research carefully before signing a lease.