Complaint / Review
The Old Malvern Firehouse
Andrews Management worst landlord, slumlords, family business where no one is held accountable

I rented an apartment from Andrews Management at 101 Church St, Malvern, PA in May. I moved from the apartment on June 1. The apartment is a renovated firehouse turned apartment building/office space. Everything in the apartment was fully renovated from top to bottom by contractors, and the apartment was supplied with brand new appliances. Shortly after I moved in, many appliances broke and the construction began to fall apart. As I complained to the landlord, a battle ensued. They used the cheapest labor to construct the apartment; and I cannot imagine that the apartment or building is up to code. A licensed contractor could not put his name on such shoddy work.

This is a family business in which no one is held accountable for their actions. Expect lies, insults, inappropriate language, threats, and harassment as a tenant. The community and neighbors are not much help because everyone knows each other in the tiny one horse town of Malvern Borough. You will not receive any help from Andrews Management or the community. I was told from the beginning that the owners are integral to the fabric of Malvern, PA. Bottom line: rent this apartment, and you are screwed.

The most disturbing aspect of my rental is that one of the sinks separated from the wall, and a glass shower separated from the wall. The sink was only attached to the wall with caulk, and the glass shower was only attached to the wall with some form of putty. As unbelievable as the neglect was, I have pictures and video because I dont think anyone could ever believe that a landlord and contractors could be so derelict in cutting corners that they could place someones life in danger.

The glass shower began to separate from the shower as I was inside cleaning the structure. Andrews Management should be held criminally negligent for their actions. The licenses of the contractors should also be verified. I could not believe my eyes when the sink and the shower came off the walls. These instances happened within weeks of each other after I had lived there for ten months. I have a two year old niece who visits often, and I cannot imagine what could have happened if the sink or glass shower had fallen on her or anyone else.

I do not live there anymore, but the owners and the contractors need to be held legally accountable for their negligence.