Beautiful Space, Problematic Landlord
Pros
Excellent natural light throughout the apartment Wonderful neighbors who are friendly and respectful Spacious layout with nice features
Cons
Landlord is unresponsive to maintenance requests and often takes months to address issues Poor quality repairs - landlord attempts DIY fixes that often create additional problems rather than hiring licensed professionals Significant noise transfer through walls from neighboring units Landlord lives in the building and frequently intrudes on tenant privacy, including surveillance and appearing outside tenant windows Outdoor space that was advertised as private was converted to shared space mid-tenancy without notice or rent adjustment Landlord makes unilateral changes to lease terms and apartment features without tenant consultation Retaliatory behavior when tenants raise legitimate concerns
Advice to the owners
Hire a professional property manager to handle tenant relations and maintenance coordination. Respect tenant privacy and quiet enjoyment of their rental space. Honor the terms under which apartments are advertised and rented. Use licensed contractors for repairs rather than attempting DIY work. Communicate changes to tenants in advance rather than making unilateral decisions that affect their living conditions.