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Reviewed by ssc on 22nd January 2009
I would not use the agent again
- Branch:
- Hurlingham Studios 1 Ranelagh Gardens Fulham, Hammersmith and Fulham
- Services:
- Lettings (as a Tenant)
I got my deposit back after 8 months and only after taking them to court. After 3 months chasing I wrote a review of their poor services and when I next spoke with Robin Larkin he told me he was purposely withholding my money because it "upset him and thought i could wait a little longer".
I would suggest to everyone who has been defrauded to take up the action through the courts. It has been very cheap and affective though slow consider charging interest. http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/claims/index.htm
I thought I was the only one, but seems like more people are getting ripped off by this company.
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ewatak, 23rd January 2009
Larkins is delusional. I am now hearing the same story about why I have not been given my deposit back. Apparently I was "abusive", (because I asked civilly for my deposit back 4 times and then threatened him with legal action), and because I "mistreated" the property, (despite being checked out by his staff with no problem; the "mistreated" story was relayed to me yesterday, some 3 months after no written comment from him, and only the usual lies about it being "processed").
I am in the process of the court proceedings. As you say, it takes time, and he does not respond to the judgement given in your favour, so you have to "enforce" it through the courts.
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.