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Annual Unit Inspection 2017




It's not Phil but the clipboard is a match. :).

I’ve been a UNH tenant for too many years and I’ve seen and heard it all at KMHC.  One issue tenants have is the”24 hour notice to enter unit.”  Finally after all this time UNH’s wrote a less intrusive and more convenient “24 hour notice to enter unit” form by narrowing the time of entry to AM or PM.  The notice was taped to my door & once I read it I raised the sheet of paper in front of the surveillance camera and gave thumbs up.
I always like to be present when an inspection is required by the landlord.  The contractors/inspectors and UNH staff don’t realize I observe their demeanor and how they handle my belongings.  All the while I keep out of their way, last thing a worker needs is a tenant looking over their shoulder.

First to knock on my door was the exterminator and his female assistant.  They are to inspect for bedbugs and I’m glad to announce I’m bedbug-free.  The bug exterminator guy remembers me from last time and knows if there’s a bug problem in my unit I will report it to the office.  I agree with mandatory inspections because some tenants are unwilling to report the problem to the office due to the stigma surrounding bedbugs.  KMHC does not need a building infestation.
Next to knock on my door was Phil the maintenance guy, a soft spoken man with a west coast Native Canadian accent.  After Phil checked the fire alarm and went through his check list I was asked to sign the inspection form in five places.  I thought it was a bit excessive yet I respect Phil so I didn’t put up a fuss.  Hurray!  My unit passed the inspection I do my part keeping the place clean and tidy.  I’m one of those rare guys that pick up after themselves especially when it comes to my humble abode just look at my unit pictures.  Phil also knows if there’s a maintenance issue in my unit I will report it to the office.    

Living area

My work station.

Entrance



Re: Building maintenance I notice the front lawn trees need trimming, my plan was to ask tenant Albert can I borrow his shears but Phil beat me to the punch.   A few days ago the trees were trimmed.  Way to go!  Phil. :)

Tk
Location: Hamilton, ON, Canada

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