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The holes in the walls left by the removal of the old speakers remain wide open, three months later, with no plan to fill them. This constitutes a violation of housing sanitation and provides an easy entry point for insects.

Nothing has been done to eliminate the accumulation of old abandoned bicycles around several buildings, which are obstacles for pedestrians and monopolize the bicycle stands. Rusty bikes, flat tires, strewn about in every direction, bicycle stands placed haphazardly, block the way of pedestrians and give an appearance of neglect. Opposite the facade of building D, several wooden tables are additional obstacles.

The parking space boundaries have been repainted, but in a way that shows a lack of understanding of how the lines should be used.

According to the Office des Personnes Handicapées du Québec, in addition to having clear designations that the spaces are reserved for people with disabilities, it is recommended to mark a side access aisle between the spaces.

Translation:

In a parking area adjacent to a building, the "Building" chapter of the Building Code requires the layout of oversized spaces, with a minimum width of 2.4 meters, bordered by a side access aisle of 1.5 meters in width along their entire length. This aisle can be shared between two spaces. The following diagrams show adequate ways to layout parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities.

The intention is to create a space between parked cars, allowing people with reduced mobility enough room to get out of their vehicle.

However, instead of creating a side aisle between cars, the painters simply used up the space within the disabled parking spot at the edge of the parking area. In addition to not helping to create the useful space, these markings are confusing for drivers who won't understand why they can't park in this part of the space in order to avoid being too close to the car on the left.

Aisle bordering the pedestrian crossing instead of being between cars

Beginning of aisle to the right instead of being between cars

The signs labeled 'Reserved for Visitors' have been removed. Does this mean that no visitors can park at Rockhill?

In practical terms, what does this mean? Who is authorized? Facing the wall that overlooks the tennis courts, in front of building A, it is marked 'Reserved Rockhill' and 'All unauthorized vehicles will be towed.' Who can park in this area? Who can reserve?

February 5 2024: The administration confirms that visitor parking spaces have been removed to allow contractors to park there. However, two spaces are already occupied by the snowplow tractor, which means there are no parking spaces available until at least this summer.

There are braille floor numbers missing for a long time.

Missing braille floor numbers

The yellow lines around the handicapped parking spaces in the parking lot have been erased and in winter they are covered in snow. It happens that disabled individuals cannot enter their vehicles when another car parks too close. Security cannot issue fines due to the lack of visibility of the boundaries.

The non-slip mats placed on the outdoor stairs are not secured in place and slide easily. Some of them are already not on the stairs. This is especially dangerous as a pedestrian may enter the stairs without realizing that the mat could possibly slip under their feet, leading to a fall from the top of the stairs!

22 December 2023: the mats were removed from the stairs over the gym, but remain in the stairs to the bus and are not pinned down.

Problematic outdoor parking: few spaces reserved for visitors - non-compliance with handicap spaces - No space for ambulances or fire trucks.

The Property Manager says that more rigorous monitoring is now in place, several fines have been issued, and will continue to be issued.

There is a lack of lighting in the outdoor courtyard along paths used to travel from the bus stop to the building, especially along the ramp for people with reduced mobility.

In addition to being a risk of tripping or slipping, it is a place that does not inspire confidence for people who have to return late.

Ramp towards the bus stop for people with reduced mobility

Sidewalk behind building A towards Côte-des-Neiges

Damage to a lamp