Rental Companies in Edmonton

NoLocus · 08-02-2010, 07:25 AM

Hey, I'm trying to sort out the good from bad...So far from what I've come across...

Bad:Boardwalk, Mainstreet
Good:Murray Hill Developments Ltd
Not sure: Midwest

If anyone could add their experiences with a rental company it would be appreciated, thanks.

Medwards · 08-02-2010, 07:48 AM

boardwalk is pretty good from my experience.

RTA · 08-02-2010, 08:26 AM

I think Boardwalk is a mixed bag, but given their size that's pretty much to be expected. They are one of the few landlords who allow pets in nearly all (if not all) of their buildings, though.

Mayfield Management is another one to avoid.

kcantor · 08-02-2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by NoLocus

Hey, I'm trying to sort out the good from bad...So far from what I've come across...

Bad:Boardwalk, Mainstreet
Good:Murray Hill Developments Ltd
Not sure: Midwest

If anyone could add their experiences with a rental company it would be appreciated, thanks.

you also have to recognize that most "rental companies" - with the exception of some like boardwalk who own and manage their portfolio - do not own the properties they manage. what that means is that the quality of the management will largely reflect the attitude and the financial capacity (or lack thereof) of the actual owner, not "the rental company".

most good/reputable management companies won't take on crap or put up with it (at least for very long) but even after recognizing that there can be a wide disparity with tenant experiences within their management portfolio. you best "reference" may well be other tenants in the same building and the condition of the building itself (elevators, stairwells, parking surfaces, landscaping, snow removal, lobbies and common areas). pride of ownership and management is usually pretty evident and so is a lack of either one.

if you get the chance, you should also check out the property management's offices and meet with the property manager as well as the building manager and remember that this is one area where most things will turn out to be exactly what they look like. get everything pertinent in writing and "trust your instincts".

etownboarder · 08-02-2010, 09:44 AM

Check this thread for my Mainstreet experience... You're 100% right, stay away from them.

http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum...ght=mainstreet

kevin.drew · 08-02-2010, 03:58 PM

A friend of mine just rented a place in the Avalon building (105 Street just south of 99 Ave) which is run by Elton (www.eltonsuites.com).
He got an insane deal (just over $700/month, 8th floor, 700 sq.ft. one bedroom w/balcony, all utilities included, covered parking, $0 damage deposit) and his landlady is really down to earth. The building is decent. Seems like a steal to me.

NoLocus · 08-02-2010, 05:32 PM

Thanks for the replies, much appreciated and helpful.

NoLocus · 08-02-2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin.drew

A friend of mine just rented a place in the Avalon building (105 Street just south of 99 Ave) which is run by Elton (www.eltonsuites.com).
He got an insane deal (just over $700/month, 8th floor, 700 sq.ft. one bedroom w/balcony, all utilities included, covered parking, $0 damage deposit) and his landlady is really down to earth. The building is decent. Seems like a steal to me.

On their website they list 1 bedrooms for $850-1050, was he able to negotiate a deal? Thanks.

Anyone else know of any good deals, good experiences with certain buildings?

kevin.drew · 08-02-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NoLocus

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Originally Posted by kevin.drew

A friend of mine just rented a place in the Avalon building (105 Street just south of 99 Ave) which is run by Elton (www.eltonsuites.com).
He got an insane deal (just over $700/month, 8th floor, 700 sq.ft. one bedroom w/balcony, all utilities included, covered parking, $0 damage deposit) and his landlady is really down to earth. The building is decent. Seems like a steal to me.

On their website they list 1 bedrooms for $850-1050, was he able to negotiate a deal? Thanks.

Anyone else know of any good deals, good experiences with certain buildings?

Times are tough, that's all. The suite he rented would have gone for at least $900/month last year. It's a shame most agencies don't update their websites more frequently, I'm sure that is where 75% of potential renters research their information.
No deal was negotiated.

NoLocus · 08-02-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin.drew

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Originally Posted by NoLocus

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Originally Posted by kevin.drew

A friend of mine just rented a place in the Avalon building (105 Street just south of 99 Ave) which is run by Elton (www.eltonsuites.com).
He got an insane deal (just over $700/month, 8th floor, 700 sq.ft. one bedroom w/balcony, all utilities included, covered parking, $0 damage deposit) and his landlady is really down to earth. The building is decent. Seems like a steal to me.

On their website they list 1 bedrooms for $850-1050, was he able to negotiate a deal? Thanks.

Anyone else know of any good deals, good experiences with certain buildings?

Times are tough, that's all. The suite he rented would have gone for at least $900/month last year. It's a shame most agencies don't update their websites more frequently, I'm sure that is where 75% of potential renters research their information.
No deal was negotiated.

Awesome man, I'll give them a call tomorrow.

Cal76 · 20-02-2010, 09:49 PM

Boardwalk is fine by my standards. Mainstreet has quite a few crappy properties here. There are a lot of independently run smaller older buildings around Whyte Ave/ U of a area which are safe and affordable.

08-02-2010, 07:25 AM	#1
NoLocus First One is Always Free Join Date: Feb 2010	Rental Companies in Edmonton Hey, I'm trying to sort out the good from bad...So far from what I've come across... Bad:Boardwalk, Mainstreet Good:Murray Hill Developments Ltd Not sure: Midwest If anyone could add their experiences with a rental company it would be appreciated, thanks.

08-02-2010, 08:26 AM	#3
RTA Addicted to C2E Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Holyrood	I think Boardwalk is a mixed bag, but given their size that's pretty much to be expected. They are one of the few landlords who allow pets in nearly all (if not all) of their buildings, though. Mayfield Management is another one to avoid. __________________ RTA IS Edmonton.

08-02-2010, 07:48 AM	#2
Medwards Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edmonton	boardwalk is pretty good from my experience.

08-02-2010, 09:44 AM	#5
etownboarder Addicted to C2E Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Century Park	Check this thread for my Mainstreet experience... You're 100% right, stay away from them. http://www.connect2edmonton.ca/forum...ght=mainstreet

08-02-2010, 03:58 PM	#6
kevin.drew Partially Addicted to C2E Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown	A friend of mine just rented a place in the Avalon building (105 Street just south of 99 Ave) which is run by Elton (www.eltonsuites.com). He got an insane deal (just over $700/month, 8th floor, 700 sq.ft. one bedroom w/balcony, all utilities included, covered parking, $0 damage deposit) and his landlady is really down to earth. The building is decent. Seems like a steal to me.

08-02-2010, 05:32 PM	#7
NoLocus First One is Always Free Join Date: Feb 2010	Thanks for the replies, much appreciated and helpful.

20-02-2010, 09:49 PM	#11
Cal76 Partially Addicted to C2E Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton	Boardwalk is fine by my standards. Mainstreet has quite a few crappy properties here. There are a lot of independently run smaller older buildings around Whyte Ave/ U of a area which are safe and affordable.