tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741412946805763929.post5037992826176266206..comments2024-03-28T21:28:10.808-07:00Comments on Shoreline Area News: King County Housing Authority buys Ballinger CommonsCarl Dinsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03741982015985286521noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741412946805763929.post-39971935857631085642018-08-01T21:06:24.049-07:002018-08-01T21:06:24.049-07:00Anonymous on July 25, 2018: I sent your comments t...Anonymous on July 25, 2018: I sent your comments to Dan Watson and I understand that you have talked to him about your concerns, some of which are current and some which relate to previous situations. Because you pointed it out, the grace period for rent (which is due on the 1st) will go back to 5 days, and missing lids will be replaced on garbage bins. Do you still have questions?DKHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04407480347227038860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741412946805763929.post-41298631310925601212018-07-25T10:50:01.703-07:002018-07-25T10:50:01.703-07:00"The only thing the tenants will notice,"... "The only thing the tenants will notice," said Dan Watson, Deputy Director and Chief Development Officer, "is that their rents won't go up." This was proven to be untrue as my rent did increase over 100.00. Also the rent is now due by the 4th and not by the 5th as we have paid it for the last 5-6 years. They will also add 100.00 if not paid by the 4th. We are so disappointed in this and as soon as our lease is up we are moving. We are a middle class couple and the rent is now so high that we are barely making it as we also pay for water sewer and garbage,which we always have. But on top of other bills this has gotten to be just too much for us. The grounds are lovely but the other problem here is garbage being dumped next to the dumpster and not in it or the dumpster and recycling bins are over flowing so crows, squirrels and other vermin spread it around. I have noticed less dog dropping around. Not hard to pick it up as there are dog poop bags around the property. But all in all I feel that the whole sale was almost underhanded as it was so hush hush Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741412946805763929.post-24877968705029041982018-07-19T09:30:10.757-07:002018-07-19T09:30:10.757-07:00We moved in the Summer of 2017 because the place w...We moved in the Summer of 2017 because the place was well manicured, clean and quiet. The front desk was prompt and friendly. When the property changed hands it was abrupt with no notice and things were immediately different. Now, 6 months later the signs of neglect are glaringly obvious. The tenants next to us leave beer cans and are loud with no regard to others. The grounds are not maintained so weeds are growing and the plants are ignored making things look shabby. People are not picking up their dog droppings and it is starting to accumulate. I even had to ask the "grounds" guy to pick up a pile of trash next to the walk way of my building that had a used tampon in it. The pool area never gets cleaned and there are bits of trash as aftermath of irresponsible tenants. <br />This place used to be cool. That's what you get when government steps in. Lower quality.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741412946805763929.post-85944129064648890072018-06-17T11:45:21.836-07:002018-06-17T11:45:21.836-07:00This place has turned into a dump and poor custome...This place has turned into a dump and poor customer service. The office NEVER calls you back about loud neighbors, broken into cars, mail, tent, or leasing information. It’s such poor quality. We have a abandoned car that was broken into and nothing has been done about it. It’s such a dump. Also was accused of not paying a deposit even though it showed they deposited my check. Issues from the start. Check YELP before you check this dump out. Chuck Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07617525342683554099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741412946805763929.post-27186629398979467802018-05-21T22:24:52.176-07:002018-05-21T22:24:52.176-07:00I had no idea that BC was bought by the King Count...I had no idea that BC was bought by the King County Housing Authority until another tenant told me about 3 days ago. I did not receive any notice about the change in ownership. As a long term tenant, I am now concerned about how I will be affected by the change. Will my rent go up when my current lease runs out? What other changes will be made, such as fewer maintenance people or higher water/garbage/sewer rates? I do not know how to contact the King County Housing Authority, but we all deserve more information. Does anyone else agree?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741412946805763929.post-25945882759054108922018-01-08T08:24:16.962-08:002018-01-08T08:24:16.962-08:00The people in the office were very friendly and he...The people in the office were very friendly and helped me set up my new automatic payment account. However, my lease renews next month so I could see the new rent amount, it is a significant increase, more than BRE raised my rent in the previous three years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741412946805763929.post-1031288938075493042018-01-04T17:49:32.902-08:002018-01-04T17:49:32.902-08:00There is a sad truth in this quick sale of the pla...There is a sad truth in this quick sale of the place I and my wife had called home for 5 years now. There was only one letter hand out on the day of the 15th that stated it was nice working with you renter. Nothing from the new property management team look over the property for King county Housing. We have no contact info on how the new owner and property manager are going to work on the continuity from them to us the renters. Since the take over there has not been a trash pickup since the 15th DEC 2017. We also have adult family homes in our complex as many of them here do. Now we have toileted adult under garment with human waist exposed around children and bets. When asked about having it picked up we have been informed to call the county and DSHS. Here the sad part and the truth, When Government ententes purchase properties and a hire uninterested property manger to meet customer satisfaction our Living areas become less and less cared for. They both take the money and make excuses for their action. As far as rent goes, i dont believe the statement in this article. our current rate is one of the lowest here and it is above the the highest listed. Of course this is the opinion and thoughts of the why and reason of the writer of the article. As a renter I would expect better communication. Better care, our building still has a leak in the storage area. No longer do we have a maintenance person to through ice melt ice out with the weather colder at night. Please Fix your errors and communicate King County to your renters on how you plan on fixing the issues and not allowing your property management team fail us in our homes. PED Chief Denmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14512670266054246150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741412946805763929.post-9084260287000368692018-01-02T17:07:40.119-08:002018-01-02T17:07:40.119-08:00As a new resident (moved in during September 2017)...As a new resident (moved in during September 2017) This makes me really happy. While I work full time, and my husband works full time, we only just barely squeak by making 65k a year *together*. Finding affordable housing is one of the hardest things to do in Seattle, and I hope to live at this complex for a long time. britthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09044381175019910612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741412946805763929.post-15178679129569016422018-01-02T16:58:21.111-08:002018-01-02T16:58:21.111-08:00That's a lot of lawn. I'd like to see tena...That's a lot of lawn. I'd like to see tenant vegetable gardens. That property could grow a lot of food.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741412946805763929.post-28220614610424726972018-01-02T15:21:37.544-08:002018-01-02T15:21:37.544-08:00Since the new administration took over the propert...Since the new administration took over the property (December 15th) you can tell big changes are happening, the landscaping is not being taken care of, the recreational area is dirty, the pool is still with water and without cover creating a potential hazard. The computers from the pool table area were taken away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741412946805763929.post-74646348723835345482018-01-02T12:39:14.375-08:002018-01-02T12:39:14.375-08:00I'll place my bets on KHCA mowing down the gre...I'll place my bets on KHCA mowing down the greenspace and trails at BC to build additional, taller, denser buildings and cash in on that enticing twelve year tax break. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741412946805763929.post-60156421195603183952018-01-02T10:10:59.928-08:002018-01-02T10:10:59.928-08:00I am a resident at BC and we were all told the com...I am a resident at BC and we were all told the complex had been sold, but not to KCHA for low income housing. Plus, my rent is above $2000, so I'm concerned how much more it is going to go up. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5741412946805763929.post-72398299820733100922018-01-02T09:35:24.028-08:002018-01-02T09:35:24.028-08:00As a resident of Ballinger Commons I love this! Th...As a resident of Ballinger Commons I love this! The most important words were, "...will not raise rents and will not displace current residents.." Granny Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02901396618784564060noreply@blogger.com