Canvas Townhomes Allendale

Reviews

• BB

  Blake Blank

  Jul 1, 2026
  5.0
  Everyone here is super friendly and the rooms are wonderful!
• EC

  Ella Connelly

  Jun 26, 2026
  1.0
  I would not recommend Canvas Townhomes. When I moved in, I was specifically told that units are repainted between tenants as part of preparing them for the next residents. I was also told that if I made any holes in the walls, I simply needed to fill them and paint over them. Based on those instructions, I took care of any holes and left the unit in good condition. After moving out, I was charged $150 for repainting. What made the situation even more frustrating was that management would not have a conversation with me about the charge. I was not given the opportunity to call and discuss it, explain what I had been told when I moved in, or receive a meaningful explanation for why I was being billed for something I was informed was already part of their turnover process. The $150 is disappointing, but the lack of communication and unwillingness to discuss the charge is what really left a negative impression. If policies have changed or if there are exceptions, those should be clearly communicated to tenants from the beginning. Charging residents for something they were told they would not be responsible for is unfair and unprofessional. Based on my experience, I would be cautious before renting here.
• LD

  Lashaun Davis

  Jun 11, 2026
  5.0
  Curb appeal is fabulous all year round! Feels good to step outside for a nice brisk walk and the view is just beautiful because there is no litter in sight! Awesome property indeed!
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  Hannah Salembier

  Jun 2, 2026
  2.0
  My review primarily has to do with security concerns as the use of Absolute Security is atrocious. The practices of the hired security company appear highly predatory, particularly toward college students who make up the majority of residents in these apartment complexes. Last night, a guest of mine was booted despite the fact that I had created a valid visitor parking pass. When I disputed the charge, I was told that the pass was created "nearly 25 minutes after enforcement was completed." However, there is no way for residents to view the actual enforcement timestamp or enter the violation number to verify this information independently. Additionally, the company refuses to discuss disputes over the phone and will only communicate via email. A simple grace period or warning system could easily prevent situations like this. For example, residents could receive a notification stating that a visitor pass must be created within a certain timeframe before enforcement actions are taken. Instead, vehicles are immediately booted, resulting in a $65 fee with no warning whatsoever. Considering it is summer and many students have left for break, parking availability is abundant. At 7:00 a.m. this morning, I counted more than 20 open spaces near my building alone. This enforcement does not appear to address a parking shortage; it appears designed primarily to generate revenue. What is even more concerning is that booting vehicles and collecting fees seems to be a higher priority than providing actual security for residents. Many residents, including myself, currently feel safer having guests stay with us due to an ongoing "Peeping Tom" issue that has affected my building and surrounding buildings since September 2025. A couple weeks ago, deputies from the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office came door-to-door regarding an attempted break-in at a neighboring unit that was believed to be connected to this individual. Despite these ongoing safety concerns, I have never observed Absolute Security actively monitoring the area. Residents deserve a security company that prioritizes safety and crime prevention over aggressive parking enforcement. Given the repeated complaints from tenants, the lack of transparency, the absence of any reasonable grace period, and the apparent focus on collecting fees from students, these practices warrant serious scrutiny.
• GG

  Gurnoor

  May 9, 2026
  5.0
  Loved living here so much last year, so I had to run it back and renew. Great staff and maintenance support. Especially the lasted hire Lauren, she helped me resign.

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