ComplaintsforTCA Property Management, Inc.

• Initial Complaint

  07/05/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Customer Service Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I lived at this apartment almost a year and have had ceiling problems in bathroom since. Water pour down twice , ceiling falling down and they just keep covering it up half ass . I fell down stairs with baby due to they are broken and they have never fixed them. I have proof of everything. They just keep pushing me off

  Business response

  07/10/2023

  We acknowledge that there have been several issues regarding the bathroom ceiling in your unit located at * ******** ***** **** *, Aberdeen, MD 21001 and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Each time an issue was reported, we responded in a timely manner. There was a delay in getting a permanent fix for the bath room ceiling in that the water issue above proved to be somewhat elusive. After several repairs to the ceiling and finally finding and repairing the leak on the second floor we were able to do a final repair to the ceiling. When we received a report of additional ceiling problems we were approved by the owner to replace the bathroom ceiling. Since the existing ceiling was dry, it is standard to cover that existing ceiling with new drywall. For over a week we have attempted to schedule with you to finish the drywall unfortunately we have not been able to match our schedules. Please let us know when we can schedule to finish the job.
  In regards to the stairs we have checked the stairs and have determined that although a few bricks are slightly loose they show no signs of falling out or causing a tripping hazard. We do have a masonry contractor scheduled to secure these bricks within the next two weeks.
  In reference to a refund you requested, at no time were you unable to use your Apartment or bath room. The Owner has paid for all the repairs, we therefore we see no grounds for any kind of a refund. A detailed timeline is included below:
  
  *Ceiling issue*
  
  9/12/22- Tenant reported water damage to ceiling. Maintenance taped and mudded.
  
  11/9/22- Tenant stated she believes there's mold from the ceiling causing her child to be sick. Maintenance found no mold, cleaned and plastered ceiling.
  
  11/29/22- Tenant reported ceiling was getting worse- Maintenance found the upstairs bathroom shower had loose tiles that needed addressed. Repair tiles in shower in unit above.
  
  12/19/22- Maintenance taped and mudded ceiling in unit I again.
  
  1/20/23- Tenant reported ceiling flaking again- Maintenance went out next day and checked the upstairs unit and found no leaks. Tried to enter unit 1 to address ceiling but tenant asked to come back the following Monday.
  
  1/23/23- Maintenance went out to address ceiling but tenant said she was called into work and needed to reschedule.
  
  1/26/23- Maintenance sanded and painted ceiling 4/20/23- Tenant reported ceiling chipping again
  4/28/23- Maintenance checked out ceiling to create estimate to replace 5/8/23- Maintenance provided estimate- sent to owner
  5/10/23- Owner came to office to discussed and approved ceiling replacement. Asked to wait to start in June. 6/6/23- Started replacing bathroom ceiling
  6/15/23- Continued ceiling replacement
  
  6/26/23- Left message and emailed tenant informing we were scheduling to continue the ceiling work the following day 6/27.
  6/27/23- Tenant had chain on door, could not access. Al o posted notice on all tenants' doors of Paradise stating our maintenance would be entering all units 6/28 to retrieve appliance model/ serial numbers.
  
  6/28/23- Tenant had chain on door again, could not enter. Sign posted previous day was taken off of door by tenant. Rescheduled with tenant for the following day.
  
  6/29/23- Tech went out later than scheduled and tenant was not home. Left tenant message asking if we could schedule for the next day. No response.
  
  7/5/23- Tenant submitted complaint with BBB.
  
  
  
  *Exterior Brick Stairs*
  
  3/13/23- Tenant reported issue with brick stairs. Maintenance checked out and did not find any unsecured bricks, only a few that were a little loose but would not fall out. Maintenance had been in contact with a masonry contractor and they are scheduled to address within 2 weeks.
  
  Vice President
  TCA Property Management, Inc.

  Customer response

  07/12/2023

  I don't feel covering what I believe is mold . And covering a cracked damaged ceiling is fixing it . But covering it . If the wood is damaged underneath it will just Crack and fall on dry wall that was placed over it . Making it heavy and also fall. My ceiling had water damage the spread to living room ceiling leaving water spots . It doesn't seem safe of healthy for my kids or I . 

  Business response

  07/18/2023

  We are sorry you continue to be unhappy. We have addressed every complaint you have had and have even inspected the second floor with you and a housing inspector to show you that there are no structural issues. As far as mold, upon inspection there was no mold and only water staining of the ceiling. All of that has been cleaned, stain killed and now overlaid with 1/2 inch sheetrock. We are uncertain as to what else to do to make you comfortable. Feel free to contact our office we would be happy to talk about what else we could do.

  Thank You. 

  Don C****

  President

  TCA Property Management, Inc.

• Initial Complaint

  06/23/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Customer Service Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  On 6/21/22 I emailed my rental office asking for clarification about a balcony that my apartment has entrance to off the living room and another tenant using said balcony. Originally the office told me the balcony was solely for my apartment. After calling the owner the rental office then went back on their word stating the balcony that goes directly into my living area has always been a shared space. I notified the office that the doors are glass french doors that do not lock properly. I told the rental office that the other tenant has access to the balcony but with a standard lockable front door. His access is more or less a fire exit not access to the balcony. Most apartment building with a balcony have a sliding glass door to access not a standard lock and key door. When I moved into the apartment in 2019 I was told that door went to storage, not to another persons apartment. I have a young child and an ESA that reside in the apartment with me. I have asked that if the balcony was to be shared that they need to find a way to separate that tenants side and my side. The rental office responding stating "our best advice if there is a concern about privacy is to put up either blinds or curtains, just as one would do with any other door or window". Again I have stated that I am not opposed to sharing said balcony if thats the rules they are now setting in place 3 years later. I have asked that the balcony properly be separated so the other tenant cannot look into my apartment whenever they feel like it disturbing my privacy. I pay rent just like every other tenant. I am not paying to have my home looked into or broken into. I have expressed this to the rental office multiple times and they do not care and have not provided a resolution. They also told me they do background checks on all the tenants so the unit is "secure".

  Business response

  07/13/2022

  Business Response /* (1000, 5, 2022/06/28) */ We understand you have concerns about the balcony in your building. While we hear your concerns, we are confused as to why there is a sudden issue with the balcony due to the fact that you and the neighboring Tenant have jointly used the balcony for the last 3 years. The Owner is not interested in separating the balcony or changing which units have access to the balcony. You do have permission to install curtains or blinds on the door to your unit. We can also send a maintenance technician out to ensure the door to your unit locks and is secure. Consumer Response /* (3000, 7, 2022/06/28) */ (The consumer indicated he/she DID NOT accept the response from the business.) The balcony being a shared space is not apart of my rental agreement. In addition TCA property management was also under the same impression that the balcony belonged to my unit, and they also said such when I was showed the unit in 2019. I am including email stating that from TCA. Additionally it is not my responsibility to provide blinds to that door according to my lease which I will attach, what is included in such lease. To clarify me and the said tenant have not been sharing such balcony and if he has been on the balcony it's been without my knowledge which is in invasion of my privacy. I am confused as to why this balcony has been supposedly a shared area for 3 years and this was never told to me or the rental company (TCA). I am also confused as to why the owner and TCA are pacifying the other tenant when he has his OWN private porch. Please provide clarification and also if the balcony is a shared space then that needs to be reflected in my rent cost. Business Response /* (4000, 11, 2022/07/08) */ Our position on this situation has not changed. The balcony is shared between units 1 & 3. Unit 2 does not have permission to use the balcony. We are attaching the full email thread which includes our correction made within 24 hours, stating the balcony is shared. You and the tenant in Unit 3 have shared the balcony for at least 3 years with no problems. We are not sure what changed to create this issue. We are still not interested in separating the balcony. You still have permission to install blinds and or curtains over the doors.

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