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Repeat. Catastrophic hot water failures.
Its hard to see the good in The Lark when its our experience over the lst year has been blighted by repeat, catastrophic hot water failures.
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Over the past year, we’ve endured at least six prolonged outages, including a significant one in January 2024 that lasted a week, leaving us without hot water or heating on some days for 24hrs+. Unfortunately, there’s been a lack of accountability, compensation, or reassurance from management regarding these recurring issues.
As I write this we’ve recently recovered from an 18-hour outage, 10th April 2024. Once again temporary plant measures are in place, (see pictures) this includes industrial piping running through building entrance/exits. It’s concerning that there’s no clear long-term solution in sight for this ongoing problem, now extending beyond a year.
Furthermore, it’s worth noting that building management implemented a 10% rent increase this year without offering relief to those who renewed their tenancy.
In light of these issues, I recommend potential residents inquire about the plan for addressing these persistent challenges before considering The Lark as their home.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
That the central plant unit was in fact not fit for purpose.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Without due care or concern for the residents. Its hard to comprehend how residents have not been compensated for these repeat hot water outages.