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littleA1xo t1_j3ixt9q wrote

Reply to How bad is Mandy Management really? by Mission_Fox6790

complete slumlord. I haven’t rented from them personally, but I work for a real estate law firm and we encounter his properties a lot. he buys properties out of foreclosure and estates, promises the city he’ll rehab the structures, and then never does. a majority of his properties have been deemed unfit for human occupancy and have thick files of health violations and he still does nothing about it besides take his tenants money. the owner has active cases against him for human rights and housing violations.

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kn0ck_0ut t1_j3ik16c wrote

Reply to How bad is Mandy Management really? by Mission_Fox6790

well, here’s a list of things we’ve requested to be taking care of,

—leaking radiator in the kitchen —leaking water pipes (2) in the basement —broken shelf in kitchen cabinet —vomit inducing smells coming from bathroom pipes (tub/sink/toilet) —mice infestation

& here’s what’s been taken care off

—leaking radiator in the kitchen (partially, as now instead of having a massive puddle in the kitchen, it’s only a small one now) —leaking water pipes (2) in the basement (jk. only one got fixed. the other one still has a whole that leaks water at 150°) —broken shelf in kitchen cabinet —they’ve said “let us know if it smells again” & left the smell as is. we’re good now bc what ever died is frozen, but once it gets warmer we all know what’s coming. —mice are still here. (we catch and release as many as we can. but they’re sneaky)

they’re really good at calling us & telling us we‘we falling behind on property upkeep but can’t fix a leaking pipe.

if you’re ok with it then you’re ok with it, just be ready to lose your security deposit over nothing.

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michael_ellis_day t1_j3ig1b3 wrote

Reply to How bad is Mandy Management really? by Mission_Fox6790

The fact that you know to ask this suggests you may have already looked at other references to Mandy on this sub. If not, it's worth having a look! I have no first hand experiences with them, and based on what I've seen here I hope to keep it that way. I cherish my ignorance.

One recommendation that comes up here often is a realtor called Seabury Hill. They have a good reputation and get the most desirable listings first so you may have better luck with them, and they can steer you away from some bad landlords. My experience with Seabury Hill was extremely positive.

(Unlike you I had the luxury of being able to take a while to find the right place at the right price. Which was nothing to do with the realtor but with me being fussy.)

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OddTomatillo8568 t1_j3ieqk1 wrote

Reply to How bad is Mandy Management really? by Mission_Fox6790

I'd recommend avoiding Mandy, Pike, Farnam, Ocean Management (Ocean is my current landlord and Farnam was briefly helping Ocean with leasing the beginning of 2022.... only thing I can say is YIKES), etc.

I'd be glad to provide more details of issues if anyone is interested. There's a list 🤣😬

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chopselmcity t1_j3i9jko wrote

Reply to How bad is Mandy Management really? by Mission_Fox6790

I'm sure there are people who have had ok experiences, but MM are crooked slumlords. So many horror stories.

I rented from them. A pipe burst in the upstairs apartment on Xmas eve and I had to spend 9 hours bailing water until maintenance showed up. He shut off the water. I asked if he was going to clean up the mess and he said "You're doing ok with that bucket and mop," and he left. They showed up a week later to repaint the water-damaged wall.

The maintenance guys came into the apartment on multiple occasions and stole from me. After the third police report filed, the officer said to move out when the lease is done and don't rent from them ever again. They had a history of complaints about MM.

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