Abbey Church Village

not that bad

by newlife at Citysearch

I've read the remarks made about Abbey church Village, and I didn't think it was nice of the person who made remarks about the property manager or any of the staff. I've been living here for 3 yrs and they've all been so sweet. The maintenance crew is on top of things as far as I'm concerned and they are very nice guys also and very hard workers. The property managers husband works his regular shift during the day and in the winter he's plowing the driveways all times of the night, whenever the snow hits he's on it. I don't see how anyone could complain, I've never lived in a better kept place in my life. Especially a place that does in fact have subsidized tenants. And although there are people from other countries, they are all so nice to me. Yes, the walls are thin and yes..the rent has increased from $550 to $655 since i moved in 3 yrs ago. Don't know how much more of that i can take. And i will agree, it's annoying to have to give up all your personal information, every year, bank account and all. I'm a single parent and when i moved in they asked me if my daughter's father would be living with me in the future? Now that i thought was going too far...because, if he did that would be my business as long as i report it.

I was really excited when i first moved in because it's a nice place in the best school district. But, i'm running out of space, and they do have one simple rule i don't understand it, but you can't move into a bigger unit unless your family size increases...NEVER heard of that in my life.

but all in all i'm happy here

And they have treated me very good and took care of all of my request right away!!

Terrible Place To Live

by ghost2 at Citysearch

Some People have to live at Abbey because it is the only place they think they can afford. I have lived at Abbey for 7 years and am going to move because the place is becoming unsafe for females and the property is going downhill.

First, the property manager lies. If you don't get things in writting you are screwed.

Second, the property manager does not hold everyone to the lease. 2 people could do the same thing wrong but only 1 will get a nasty letter. She plays favorites.

Third, the property manager lets some people pay rent late and never charges them a late fee or evicts them.

Fourth, the property manager charges between $20-30 to replace a mini blind when they can be replaced for $5. She charges $2 for each slat on the vertical blinds. Cheap Blinds!

Fifth, Rent is being raised way to much. The property manager says she does not have control over it but she does. Any questions call the Ohio Housing Finance Agency.

They would not have to raise the rent, as much, if they did not waste money on fertilizing the weeds (grass) and sending notices out, every month, on fire safety.

Like we are in first grade (stop, drop and roll).

Sixth, the office is closed alot. The property manager and her assistant take a 3 hour lunch. They could do without. The property manager stomach hangs past her knees and her assistant is not to far behind.

Seventh, If you leave a message, for the property manager, chances are her assistant did not pass it on.

Eight, the property has a peeping Tom.

Ninth, the maintanence men don't know how to repair things. They think they do but they don't. They do a half *** job. When they plow the snow they leave piles behind your cars.

Tenth, Parents let there kids run wild, climb all over cars, ride there bikes into cars, scratch cars, rip branches off trees and destroy peoples property.

Abbey Church Village is not the place it used to be.

• Pros: Nothing
• Cons: Everything, Property Manager

A great place to be

by ehcc at Citysearch

Most people these days have to work several jobs to make ends meet. And try to find a better place to live in Dublin for $650 for a two bedroom apartment. And there is no possable way that utilities run $150. The walls are double walled for fire retention and if you hear things from your neighbors thats normal, because you live in an apartment. All maintenance issues are done within 24 hrs and done properly. All units recieve new carpet after a 7 year cycle unless they are dammaged beyond repair. You also have to understand that this is a FAMILY property, children have to play outdoors. The reason for management sending out letters is to keep the property looking nice, do you want your home to look nice ? The reason for the skunk traps is due to residents who think its ok to feed wild animals that could possably injure residents. Its managements responsability to protect the residents. And where you get the idea that there are gangs here, that is the most rediculous thing ive ever heard. The reason for a resident to post a lie about a property because there angry due to the state has raised the rent on a property that is controlled by the state. If you cant understand that then you need to move out and move to the gehtto of the city of New York

• Pros: beautiful place to live
• Cons: ghn76

Do not move here.

by ghn76 at Citysearch

Abbey Church Village used to be a great place to live but not anymore!

I have lived here for about 13 years- single parent. I work several jobs and could never qualify for any assistance. Rent increase just got many of us here-now over $650.00month for a two bedroom. We have to pay heat and electric also $150.00 approx. Dont know why they need ALL of our financial information because supposedly it is not subsidized.

Walls are thin. Maintenance is shoddy. My carpet has never been replaced after 13 years and it was a fight to get the place painted. Office letters come out constantly asking parents to keep their children out of the streets and to keep areas looking nice. The spelling in the letters is horrific- supposedly a professional place. Skunk traps are placed around the property because of the skunk/animal problem. Cars are constantly being damaged by children riding bikes through the parking lots. Just a bad place to be anymore unless you are subsidized somehow. I think that is the way they are moving here anymore.

• Pros: close to shopping...and gangs
• Cons: close to shopping and gangs

whiners

by thetruth5team at Citysearch

This property is a wonderful place to live. The management staff are very attentive to your needs and the maintenance staff are very professional. Several residents who live here are whiners, as in if I dont get my special treatment im going to cry. I have never had a single problem since iv'e lived here ( 11 Years ). And I have never been more happy. Our maintenance people are very talented and very nice to me and my neighbors. I could'nt ask for anything better. I don't know what these people are talking about, terrible service, poor maintenance and dirty. The snow removal is on time and done right, the grounds are allways clean and in the summer time this place is beautiful.

• Pros: beautiful property
• Cons: people who whine & dont get their way