Transglobe Elevator

Ottawa, Ontario
Transglobe Property Management owned building
Elevator sensors have not been working for at least 5 days, and I have reported it numerous times. It is now Sunday afternoon and the on-call property manager just called to say that she will have someone "look into it". I'm not going to hold my breath that this will be fixed by tonight. Two out of the three elevators in this building have the same malfunction.

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Nonprofits & Activism

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• transglobe
• property
• management
• www.gotransglobe.com
• tenants
• rights
• ottawa
• rental

[g4tech]

nikkimaynikkimay do you know who installed it Otis or Dover etc ? you should call them up and get it fixed and new Computer controllers sensors put in etc

[nikkimaynikkimay]

Hi there - the elevator sensor issue was taken care of shortly after the video was posted, however there are still issue with inconsistency. Thiessen Elevator company is currently in our building doing elevator repairs (apparently they are replacing all three with new systems) which is set to be completed in May 2008. They have not even completed one elevator yet though, so I'm doubtful that the work will be finished in two-three months. Keep on this company with your complaints! Post videos!

[Natil]

Transglobe bought us out and is now trying to raise our rent. The water is never hot, or even on, the elevators get stuck and stop 3 feet from the floor, we have ants, we have leaky faucets, it's always freaking cold and we have one superintendent taking care of two buildings and he never DOES anything! The halls are never cleaned and there is garbage in the front of the building. And no handicap ramps. Booooo Transglobe!

[nikkimaynikkimay]

Was your building like this before Transglobe took over ownership? Since posting this video, an elevator repair company has begun replacing the lifts in our building, and apparently this was something that was in the works for a while. Our elevators were bad before Transglobe bought the building, but seemed to get worse (due to a lack of maintenance) after they bought the property from Minto. I'm grateful that the problem is being fixed now - why don't you post video of your building here?

[PinkChocolat07]

This video answers my concerns on whether buildings with a Transglobe sign should be avoided in regards to renting.

[MandaLaine17]

SAME HERE!! They often 'loose' rent cheques.. I was suprised to come home mid march to find a notice of unpaid rent under my door, having payed rent the 1st as usual directly into the hands of my super. I called and refused to pay any thing until they found or provided me with a receipt. I got a call the next day for them to tell me oops it was on their desk the whole time... I can't wait to be out of here!!

[Punkguyta]

Why the fuck is everyone complaining about Transglobe???? I just moved into a transglobe joint in kitchener and it's got 10 floors, the place is HUGE yet they keep it relatively clean, and the elevators work just fine! Everyone quit your bitching and take it up with the people you should be taking it up with.

[mistasho17]

@mistasho17 Good to know you are taking action. You must knnow that they also run under the name of "Berkley's" because they have been sued too many times.

There is an organization called ACORN who's main purpose is to fight for tenants rights. There is the Canadian and American version. You should look into them. Because of them, those who live in Ottawa can now log complaints to the city counselors and once they have enough of them, they(counselors) will take action against Translgobe.

[luvdabox]

@mistasho17 I've started an online campaign against Transglobe with my fiance and my sister. We've lived in our apartment for only 3 months now and are already fed up with Transglobe.

[luvdabox]

Transglobe needs to get their act together. People in the building I live in are fed up over the disrepair. Please look at my video of the water damage in the basement. Also, myself, my sister, and my fiance have started an online campaign. Tenants Against Transglobe Negligence. Please google it, we need others who have been effected and who have seen how Transglobe "Manages" their buildings, to join us so that we can eventually bring the protest straight to Transglobe's Head Office in Toronto.

[AmethystAngeleyes]

I like the rent increases they have recently given out in the town I live but yet the hot water is out at least twice a week, heat doesn't always work, parking lot is nothing but a pile or rubble and your car gets f'd no matter how slow you creep through the lot.

[adanrom]

Try telling transglobe tey will go besides the point and discredit the way u think they are bastards

[mistasho17]

If you somehow manage to bring this to Ottawa (ON.), I will GLADLY jump on the band wagon. I know at least 50 tenants who would also GLADLY sign any petition. Instead of wiping their butt with our money, they should invest it in providing better service!