Ashley Hayes

Review of Ashbury Courts LLC

I've lived at Ashbury Courts for two years now and...

I've lived at Ashbury Courts for two years now and have enjoyed my experience. Rent is around market rate and some of the amenities (Gym, Valet Trash, Package Receiving, Resident Events) make it a potentially great community, however, the recent uptick in criminal activity and vandalism have not only myself but the entire community on edge and wondering what management will do to resolve these issues and help protect their leaseholders. Over the past several months, many cars have been vandalized/Broken into. Just on Sunday Night (Aug 5th, 2018), three resident's cars had their rims and tires stolen, two had broken windows. Approximately three days before this happened we received notices on our doors letting us know of the need to be watchful and that the on-site security is working with Howard County Police to address the safety issues. The on-site security leaves much to be desired, I am not personally aware of what he does exactly other than live on the premises. Our access to the building is controlled and while that may offer the appearance of safety, I've run into people yanking the side doors to stairwells open and even leaving them slightly ajar, allowing anyone access. This was typically concerning when the Bottom of the Bay was open and many drunk patrons would be inside the building. Another safety concern is the lights in the parking lot, unfortunately between 10:00am and 10:00pm residents are not allowed to park in the front of the parking lot as it is reserved for retail patrons, we are subject to towing if we do park there and it really isn't fair as we all pay rent, you do have the option to pay extra for a reserved space but the three cars that were vandalized were in these spaces so it really doesn't offer you much. This is also concerning because the lighting throughout the complex isn't as bright as it could be. Coming home late at night, it's concerning to walk through the dimly lit areas. Overall, Ashbury Courts has the potential to be a great community, however, the many safety issues not adequately addressed should give pause to any prospective renter and current leaseholder. We deserved to live in a community where we feel safe and until management does more to ensure that, I would not recommend this property.