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The Real World Rental Company
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Reviewed by defrauded by Robin Larkins on 22nd December 2008
I would not use the agent again
- Branch:
- Hurlingham Studios 1 Ranelagh Gardens Fulham, Hammersmith and Fulham
- Services:
- Lettings (as a Tenant)
Robin Larkins has yet to refund my deposit 7 weeks later after my parents stayed in an apartment for a week. He avoids all calls, and makes false assurances that money will be repaid when it never is, Many others have also been defrauded.
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samtam, 24th December 2008
Have you reported him to any authority? Vide this blog: http://realworldrental.blogspot.com
Money back at last, 22nd January 2009
I have just received my deposit back after 2 months of constant pestering. He did apologise for this delay (put it down to being disorganised), but if renting from him I would be very clear about expectations of when you will get your money back.
SSC, 22nd January 2009
I had to take Real World Company to court to get my money back. It is the only way. It's been 8 months since I rented from them and the debt collector has been chasing them for the past 3 months. I would suggest to anyone defrauded by this company to take up the same route through the County Court in the UK. http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/claims/index.htm
The process is very easy and cheap. One thing though it takes a while so be sure to charge interest on the money. County Court judgements are held on record for 6 years. We have to stop this company from defrauding more people.
samtam, 23rd January 2009
To "Money Back at last" - he delayed because he was disorganised. I think I've heard that twice now from him, three months on. He's not too disorganised to RECEIVE your money. Why should you have to constantly pester him for two months to get back what is legally yours? The guy is erratic, delusional and should certainly not be running a business. Do not rent anything through him.
ewatak, 1st February 2009
If you rented through Holiday Rentals please contact them - sandy@holiday-rentals.co.uk - as they claim to have had "no problems" with Larkins, despit being given my own evidence and that of a number of other people.
ewatak, 7th February 2009
The Mirror are now running a story on my saga with Robin Larkins and The Real World Rental Company, which you can read here:
http://blogs.mirror.co.uk/investigations/2009/02/deposit-dispute-with-the-real.html#more
Journalist, 12th May 2011
Hello,
I am writing an investigative news story on The Real World Rental Company and would LOVE to talk to you about your experience. You can remain anonymous, but I would really love to speak to you on the phone about this!!! Can you please email me at lynseyinlondon@gmail.com with your phone number as soon as possible? I really want to crack this case and find out why they are repeatedly able to get away with this.