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1 Star Review
By : 'MA'
Services : Letting(I am a Landlord / Landlady)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : CH4
19 Jun 2019
People found this helpful8
Over these past 3-4 years I have had to use TPOS twice, with complaints against a Property Management Company and later a Lettings Agent. Both occasions the Ombudsman review and investigation found in my favor. But however their award for compensation was paltry. Only a few hundred pounds, which I refused. Twice I declined their offer, took legal advice and won both counts, I was able to get "out of court" settlements for £2600 and £1850 using a solicitor. I am now having to take further legal action against Purplebricks, this followed another complaint to TPOS, which was regarding the agent giving unauthorised consent to my tenants to terminate their tenancy, half-way through. Despite my rejection of their request 3 times!! Our contract was for a "fixed term" with no break clause, thanks to PBs mytenants left six months early. TPOS offered me a derisory sum as compensation, although I lost over £4000 in rental income. The Ombudsman said that I could still pursue the former tenants via the courts for breach of contract. As the AST was between ourselves, not Purplebricks. This I did via Small Claims MCOL, my claim was dimissed by the judge, owing to Purplebricks giving the tenant consent. This was seen as on my behalf. So the Ombusdman were wrong, they have no idea. Their investigations take 6 months or more, they are far from fair, thorough or unbiased. Let's not forget who pays their salaries! The very parties they are investigating, through membership fees. It is a total sham, a window dressing excerise to fool the Public. We urgently need a truly INDEPENDENT arbitration scheme. This lot are not fit fior the purpose. What's next a Police forced financed by the Mexican drug cartels???
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1 Star Review
By : 'TR'
Branch : Salisbury, 43-55 Milford Street
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Rent PCM : £2200
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : HA3
28 Oct 2024
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An unethical, crooked organization funded by Estate Agents! The organization has no interest in finding out the truth and ruling against the wrong, they are interested in ruling in favor of the agent always! Sonia Estates in Kenton, Harrow decided my husband's sudden passing was too good ... Read Full Review
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1 Star Review
By : 'RoopDal'
Branch : Salisbury, 43-55 Milford Street
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £650
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : HU11
28 Nov 2022
People found this helpful4
In a word, The Property Ombudsman (TPO) is corrupt. Firstly, it operates like a tortoise. They kept delaying and delaying investigation of our complaint against a Hornsea-based letting agent. Was this to give the letting agent more time to respond to our complaint? Secondly, when the so-called ... Read Full Review
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1 Star Review
By : 'Isa'
Branch : Salisbury, 43-55 Milford Street
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : CB6
25 Oct 2021
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It is not impartial and it does not matter how many evidences you sent, they still protect the agencies. Waste of ... Read Full Review
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By : 'bogdan'
Branch : Salisbury, 43-55 Milford Street
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : SE16
21 May 2021
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Avoid - contacting TPO will be a waste of time. Turning to this so-called "Ombudsman" for complaints against real estate agents is akin to asking the wolf to guard the sheep. Ten months of constant chasing and providing written support for each and every point in a complaint was ... Read Full Review
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1 Star Review
By : 'Elliott'
Branch : Salisbury, 43-55 Milford Street
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £775
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : BN2
9 Jun 2020
People found this helpful2
If i could write 0 i would. What a waste of time. An impartial service that is funded y the establishments they judge. If you want a way to waste time appeal to them. However, it's best to seek help from citizens advice or your local council. TPO are just as bias as the letting ... Read Full Review
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By : 'Vivivenne'
Branch : Salisbury, 43-55 Milford Street
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Rent PCM : £800
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : SO50
1 May 2020
People found this helpful3
Underlying Culture of Concealment and Coercion - Free Fair and Impartial redress … ! It is my opinion The Property Ombudsman is not fit for purpose insofar as if a landlord has a complaint against an agent, where due diligence had not been shown and it is considered they are ... Read Full Review
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5 Star Review
By : 'Thoi'
Branch : Salisbury, 43-55 Milford Street
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : FY1
23 Jan 2020
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The Property Ombudsman is listening my concern and problems with the property agent. I appreciate Hannah, Laura and her team to solve problem and the issues I faced and they explained me the ... Read Full Review
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1 Star Review
By : 'MA'
Branch : Salisbury, 43-55 Milford Street
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Would you recommend ? : No
Postcode : CH4
19 Jun 2019
People found this helpful8
Over these past 3-4 years I have had to use TPOS twice, with complaints against a Property Management Company and later a Lettings Agent. Both occasions the Ombudsman review and investigation found in my favor. But however their award for compensation was paltry. Only a few hundred pounds, which I ... Read Full Review
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