Shae McKenna

Review of Maurer Management

On May 22nd, 2020, I viewed a unit available at 27...

On May 22nd, 2020, I viewed a unit available at 27 South Summit Street. The unit itself was fine. I liked it, actually. I viewed it twice (first time was on May 16th, 2020), as my partner was unable to attend the first viewing. The first time I went, the owner was sitting outside on the front steps, and came inside with me to see the unit. I did not view the basement where the laundry was, the first time. The second time, when we got there, nobody was there. We decided to see if they were inside, since it was raining. So that's how we found out that the front door was unlocked. We still waited outside as we thought that was best. I called and asked about the appointment, and the women said she forgot, and that she'd send someone over right away. I don't fault them for forgetting. It happens. An employee of theirs came within a minute, so it's not like we waited long. We were showed the unit again, and then decided to view the laundry in the basement. Well, there was a sign on the basement door, that a tenant had obviously written. It was about a person who had been sleeping in the basement, that they were not welcome, and that it was up to the tenants to watch the building now. That shouldn't be the tenants responsibility. The employee said that people sometimes try to break in, and that it just happens in that area. All the more reason to install locks? The backdoor was also open, as it was kept open by a newspaper or some object. So, no building security. Both doors unlocked. Anybody is free to walk in and I guess sleep in the basement. There is no safety there. They live in a huge historic house next door, so you'd think they have the money to install some basic locks for the building they live right next to. I would not feel safe living there, and it should be up to the landlords to watch the unit and keep it safe. I've included a photo, if it uploads.