Comfy Double Bedroom close to Nordhavn Train Station, copenhagen

How can it be this hard to run a property? We have two Community Managers employed on-site every single day, yet somehow the property still struggles with some of the most basic aspects of running student accommodation. They spend a considerable amount of time sitting in our shared lounge, talking loudly about all the improvements they supposedly have planned. Meanwhile, the actual problems residents are dealing with remain unresolved. At some point, you have to wonder whether less time should be spent talking about improvements and more time actually getting things done. Just to mention a few examples: - Silverfish in the building. - NONE of the extractor fans above the kitchen stoves work. - Very little of the community and social environment that was promised when I moved in. It is honestly frustrating. We pay a premium for what is marketed as modern student accommodation in a nice area of Copenhagen. And yes, the price could be justified if the facilities were maintained, the basic things worked and the community actually existed. But that is simply not the reality. What makes it even more frustrating is seeing the two Community Managers spend so much time occupying the one shared lounge we have, using it as their workplace despite having an actual office available. Residents should not have to compete with the management for access to the shared spaces they are paying for. I genuinely struggle to understand how a property with two people employed on-site every day can be in this condition. These are not extravagant demands or complicated improvements. We are talking about functioning kitchen ventilation, pest control and a shared environment that is actually pleasant to live in. Moving to Nordhavn and choosing Canvas was supposed to be an upgrade in my living situation. Instead, I often find myself wondering what exactly I am paying for. A nice building, an attractive location and promises of community mean very little when the actual day-to-day living experience falls so far short. At this point, I would honestly just like to see less talking about improvements and more actual management.

I have lived there for 3 years as a student and seen the changes that happened to that place. It started with a good community for young people, with social hobby clubs, a running club, All Dorm Theme Party, Thursday bars, and gym classes. In 3 years, the property was sold 3 times, and all of the social activities were taken down. Aside from a fantastic running club, there’s nothing. It has a feel of an investment project and not a young professional/student community. Which is sad, because with that location and the great people living there, it could have been so much more. For a building opened in 2022, equipment inside breaks like clockwork: elevators, ventilation systems, fire alarms randomly going off, you name it. I waited 7 months to have my room ventilation system fixed. It took me 3 months to schedule my move-out, only to have the inspection date moved 3 days prior. It’s not students living there anymore, but tenants, and money is the priority. And it is expensive. Cherry on top: During the move-out inspection, I’m told how much will be deducted, to which I agreed. Next thing I see is an invoice for 3 times the price. Showing my photos of the room’s condition didn’t change a thing. So I am charged for damage that was present and documented when I moved in, which nobody much cared about for 3 years.

I strongly advise against living at one of Canvas’ properties. I lived there as a tenant for only three months and was given an extremely dirty apartment upon move-in, with numerous stains on the walls and very dirty curtains. My photos clearly showed that the walls were neither clean nor newly painted. Under these conditions, it is unreasonable to expect a tenant to return the apartment in an improved state. I documented everything thoroughly so I could reference it during the move-out inspection. Despite this, the inspector claimed my photos were insufficient and required me to pay for repainting the entire apartment. I found this treatment highly unfair, especially given the poor condition of the apartment when I moved in. In my view, they exploit their position by finding reasons to charge tenants at move-out. At the same time, I question whether these repairs are actually carried out, as the apartment I received was already in poor condition. This raises concerns that units may simply be passed on without proper maintenance in order to maximize profit. Because of this experience, I have submitted a formal complaint to the Huslejenævnet. I encourage others who have had similar experiences to consider doing the same. I am not alone in this. I have heard from multiple former tenants who report unfair charges during move-out inspections or difficulties getting their deposits returned. This is particularly concerning given the already high rents charged to students and young professionals.

Despite a rule stating we’re not allowed to have pets, Canvas Student Nordhavn is currently host to at least 10 billion house flies in the common kitchens for the last month or so

Sad scam for desperate exchange students. Tiny overpriced rooms, far from the city and they will take your whole deposit when you move out