Vicky McCarthy

Review of MJC Company

My husband and I recently moved to ShearWater Apar...

My husband and I recently moved to ShearWater Apartments in Commerce Michigan. The complex is beautiful and the staff have been helpful and understanding for the most part. We have one major issue with the "Birch" unit that we settled on, it is a relatively simple fix! We were not told about this issue when we were signing the lease and didn't discover it until we actually moved in. We have spoken with management numerous times asking them to address this issue with the contractor as an issue that is a functionally dangerous situation that could cause harm to a resident living here due to the make shift remedy that we have to implement. We have been told that it is an issue for every resident that is currently living in the "Birch". BUT, Management continues to state that their hands are tied. The contractor tells them that they have moved on to another project and they will not come back to address this issue. This is not an acceptable answer for an issue that is a relatively simple fix and we even offered to correct at own expense and have been told, "NO."

Researching your company, I read an article in The Jewish News from 5/3/2018, written by Jackie Headapohl in which Michael J. Chirco said, "ShearWater is our response to the growing market of upscale singles, couples, and families seeking apartments with the luxury, spaciousness, premium features and refined architecture they are used to seeing in luxury homes and condominiums in our area." For the most part, ShearWater provides this except when it comes to proper lighting.

Bottom line....we have asked for 2 simple recessed lights to be placed over the dining area that were left out of the plan when the "Birch" was built and it is unfortunate that the builder doesn't want to bother with what is, "too small" an issue for them to bother to come back on site and remedy, but a very big one for all residents residing here in the "Birch". This is the hub for our open floor plan home and there are no lights! We are paying a premium in rent to live here and we need your help. Thank you in advance.