Some landlords receive good reviews, but others leave students unhappy by Mike Gunderson Daily Illini reporter Every year thousands of students sign leases for apartments with hopes of spending a relaxing, fun year in their new residence. However, student tenants around campus are discovering those apartments might not meet their expectations.
Tenant complaints are common on campus.
More than 100 complaints have been filed with the Tenant Union since January against campus landlords for problems ranging from broken window screens to collapsed ceilings. Jaclyn Peterson, junior in applied life studies and tenant of University Group, said she has had a variety of problems this year, including a leaky sink and bedroom window, a hole in her patio wall, and a loose front-door lock. It took them at least two months for them to fix it. Although some tenants might feel neglected, landlords say they have to make repairs based on importance. Hamelberg said that with so many tenants, it is hard to keep everyone happy.