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2022-09-26T12:32:17Z
Village Gate Homes is a subsidiary of UBC meant to make rental on campus more affordable and comfortable for faculty and staff I lived there for two years but couldnt wait to move out Even months later Im still angry at this company To remain as objective as possible I waited before writing this reviewFirstly it took multiple requests over a year before they 2022-09-26T12:32:17Z
Village Gate Homes is a subsidiary of UBC meant to make rental on campus more affordable and comfortable for faculty and staff I lived there for two years but couldnt wait to move out Even months later Im still angry at this company To remain as objective as possible I waited before writing this reviewFirstly it took multiple requests over a year before they could replace an appliance part our old fridge was so tiny that when we asked for a new one the maintenance staff said that the management office would get the cheapest option rather than upgrade ours The electricity bill was high too but once they replaced the faulty door seal it dropped immediately Secondly their maintenance staff were rude and lazy during repairs he constantly used profanity which shocked me as its an education institute property management company Thirdly their movingout fee is a con my friends had been charged huge sums to replace carpets which hadnt even been changed in two years When moving in be prepared for your deposit to disappear Finally theres no interest from the company in maintaining buildings or keeping tenants happy when compared to multimillion apartments nearby UBC facultystaff cannot afford anywhere close by so they can charge more deposits from people leaving faster My advice if youre looking at living near UBC due to your job then look elsewhere off campus more ... hide ...

2022-10-13T19:32:17Z
I have been living in this building for 8 years 7 of them in one unit and 1 year in another It is very well managed and requests for maintenance are dealt with quickly Despite cockroaches presenting a problem a few years ago the issue was sorted promptly with the help of an exterminator furthermore preventative pest control measures are also taken The neighb 2022-10-13T19:32:17Z
I have been living in this building for 8 years 7 of them in one unit and 1 year in another It is very well managed and requests for maintenance are dealt with quickly Despite cockroaches presenting a problem a few years ago the issue was sorted promptly with the help of an exterminator furthermore preventative pest control measures are also taken The neighborhood is wonderful people are friendly and the grounds boast a beautiful fountain amongst other attractive features Although not boasting many amenities due to its age Im still very content here more ... hide ...

2022-10-13T20:02:18Z
The building is in need of a wheelchair accessible entrance and new elevators Additionally there has been an extreme amount of black mold present on the ceiling for nearly a year which has only gotten worse since photos were taken Roaches have become a problem and sewage has been known to back up into the bathtub Tenants have reported that it took months for 2022-10-13T20:02:18Z
The building is in need of a wheelchair accessible entrance and new elevators Additionally there has been an extreme amount of black mold present on the ceiling for nearly a year which has only gotten worse since photos were taken Roaches have become a problem and sewage has been known to back up into the bathtub Tenants have reported that it took months for repairs to be done for even something as minor as a blown bulb in the washroom Furthermore during summer months apartments become unbearably hot often hotter than outside temperatures and notices were given out regarding painting balconies although only the outside was painted Reports of bedbugs have surfaced but none have been found yet more ... hide ...

2022-10-13T20:32:18Z
I would not suggest living here at all Be cautious of the positive reviews theyre likely fake One review stated there were no bed bugs yet Ive been enduring terrible bed bugs since 2021 Several treatments have been done but they keep returning Now Im compelled to move out and discard my furniture leaving me with the expense of replacing it all The management 2022-10-13T20:32:18Z
I would not suggest living here at all Be cautious of the positive reviews theyre likely fake One review stated there were no bed bugs yet Ive been enduring terrible bed bugs since 2021 Several treatments have been done but they keep returning Now Im compelled to move out and discard my furniture leaving me with the expense of replacing it all The management is sluggish for everythingfrom maintenance to fixing cracks in my walls that went unaddressed for almost a year There are tons and tons of cockroaches in this building Im not alone in this issue and my neighbors concur with me on the same complaints Furthermore they don't appear to care about their tenants or units anytime I email them there is no response which is totally unprofessional or taking any grievances seriously Furthermore most people including myself and my neighbors are moving out as its just too unpleasant heredon't bother more ... hide ...