CARNEGIE MANAGEMENT & DEV CORP

Carnegie Management manages a property behind my home. The landscaping company that works for them is contracted to cut the lawn for the shopping center behind my home and numerous other homes. This past May the crew responsible to cut the grass decided to put a heavy riding mower on a 30 degree hill after 8 straight days of rain to cut the grass. Why you would do this is beyond me but they did. Well the operator started to slide down the hill immediately and cause deep ruts behind my flower island. He then drove over the edge of my flower island breaking off several branches off my 16 foot tall pine tree, ruining the edging and then getting stuck next to my fence. He then proceeded to bury himself into my lawn by trying to drive his way out. When that didn't work the crew decided to dig him out and then drive across the front of my property. They were even kind enough to leave the wooden planks they used to dig out laying in the mud pile they created. I was not home but this was observed by neighbor, and my 12 year old daughter coming home from school. At no time did they leave a note on my door, notify their supervisor, or the property management company. I obtained the number to the mangement company and they contacted the landscaping company who contacted me. They assured me that they would restore my property to the pristine condition it was before they damaged it. We have very different ideas of repair. All they did was throw down some seed and lay some hay on top of that. That is their idea of a repair. Dirt needs to be put down and needs to be graded properly. All I would have now is dry dirt and a flood area when it rains. I have contacted the landscaping company and was assured by the site supervisor he would take care of it and correct everything. Well absolutely nothing has happened and I have no grass, the property has not been graded properly, and have received absolutely no follow up from them. After no satisfaction with the landscape company I have contacted Carnegie Management. They have been responsive to a point. This is the third time in 7 years my property has been damaged by one of their landscaping crews. I want my property repaired to the condition it was before it was damaged. I am tired of spending my money to repair their mistakes. My latest conversation was due to my persistent calling and being fed up with my property not being repaired. I see no reason as to why I should bear the expense of my water bill to water in and repair everything their crew damaged. The person I spoke with told me to figure out a price for ME TO PUT DOWN DIRT, REGRADE THE PROPERTY, PUT DOWN THE SEED, AND WATER EVERYTHING IN!!! He will then bring that to someone who may have the authority to pay the cost since he does not. Basically if this is not rectified it will be going to court and their attitude is do what you have to. Not like they care because they have attorneys on staff and I will have to take time off work and pay the filing fee in small claims court and they know this. See the pictures I posted. All I want is my property repaired and have the responsible party, this case Carnegie Management and or their landscape crew be held accountable. If you ever are considering choosing this company to manage a property please think twice.