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Martin & Co Norwich

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1.00 /5

They don't care about tenants. They try you to pay first Before tenancy they asked to pay for a professional cleaning (optional) where we were said if we paid at the beginning we didn't need to do it at the end. Now, at the end, I am asking what that cleaning covered and I haven't received any answer yet. From their conversation, they also suggested the house could be given, so so, clean... as we were who decided if we wanted to pay for a professional cleaning... We accepted the professional cleaning. As my contract said if house was given after having a professional cleaning, it must be returned with a professional cleaning. They asked for monies from the deposit, which I cannot say no as it is on the contract... The thing is, we asked if the house was going to be given with a professional cleaning before our tenancy and they said no. This is why we accepted the cleaning. So, before my tenancy, the house was given with two professional cleanings, from the same company and only 4 days different between one and the other - days 24/02/17 and 28/02/17. After both cleanings, you think my house was clean, but... no. We said house was given dirty, stains, greasy kitchen... they accepted some of them and others were "just" rejected as the house had been professional cleaned... and due to wear and tear... So, the same company had to come a 3rd time, for few instructions they were given. I ensure the house was given back cleaner than we received it, but as they had a bill .... from a professional cleaning company.... I cannot complain With this topic, I dont understand how cleaning for previous tenant was only £120 (more things on bill done), and I paid £232.5 for a "light cleaning" Updated After a smoke screen about their standard process, which are nice words, you forgot to say "if client has paid for a professional cleaning we proceed in the following way, if not we charge" His words were: "... it was a condition of your Tenancy Agreement that the carpets were professionally cleaned..." and "The carpets were not however returned in a professionally cleaned condition..." (10/03/20) I couldn't complained My question: "what was the optional service I paid at the beginning? what did it cover?" It is funny you said "...my colleagues having to accept..." Could you give examples? you said written? can not we complain as clients?The best is to point to the client to avoid responsibility I only spoke about money, and frankly: -07/02/20, the day we returned keys. House was going to be empty 3 days. You expected us in the morning. We decided to check the house after the yearly gas revision. We discovered heating left at 18`C. Not scheduled, in continuous way. I called to asked why so high. I heard on phone a big and long noise from Rachael complaining about my question. Her words after were you HAVE TO leave heating on...(winter). After discussing I complained was high. She put me on hold for 5 min, and came back saying 6 degrees... -13/07/17, I was looking for a fuse in a power boiler for a week.. I said there was not fuse in here, but you insisted...also wanted me to check where the roof... Result was you sent someone you wanted us to pay, but then you realised your database was not up-to-day and there was not fuse... felt treated like an idiot.. -There is an email where Rachael WROTE US IN CAPITAL LETTERS! I answered I had my right to complain -Leaving process... what a nightmare. You had an email from the lawyer, another from the developer... But after 20 emails, I said I have received the keys for the new house that afternoon, and I didn't have any other proof to show. Magically, you said OK -independent Inventory Clerk... zero flexibility to clients. Never changed a day, or said time to attend, always reporting just 1.5 days in advance (it's one working day). She broke a ventilation slot cover and always used our toilet -We couldn't attend check at the start (or end) due to no flexibility with independent Inventory Clerk. According to her, picture is cleaned Updated: if you are so confident, allow to upload emails to see who lies

Reply from agent

Dear Mr Moreno, I appreciate you felt sufficiently aggrieved to post a negative review and that this response thereto has been delayed. However, I have struggled to fully understand the basis of your complaint(s) although from how I’ve interpreted what you’ve said, the complaints do seem more than a little spurious. For example, you say ‘Before our tenancy we were asked to pay for a professional cleaning (optional) where we were said if we paid for that at the beginning we didn't need to do it at the end'. This is just not true; how could we know in advance of your tenancy, your standards of personal hygiene/cleanliness and therefore the condition of how you would leave the property? Our process to judge whether or not a deduction from a security deposit is required is entirely objective and fair to all. Firstly, the security deposit is physically held by a Government backed independent agency; the money cannot be distributed to either party without the explicit agreement of both. Secondly, as you know, a fully Independent Inventory Clerk meets the incoming tenant on the day of move-in and ‘walks through’ the property with them to physically check the written inventory is entirely accurate; the tenant then signs the inventory to confirm such. At the end of the tenancy, the same Inventory Clerk – as I say, fully independent of Martin & Co – meets the tenant on the day of vacation and again, ‘walks through’ with them to physically check the condition of the property against the ingoing inventory. All differences are detailed in writing and the tenant is asked to sign the check out report – if they disagree with any of the findings, they have the opportunity to note their objections. Upon receipt of the check out report, Martin & Co assess any differences between moving in and out, using independent guidelines pertaining to wear and tear allowances. Any differences beyond fair wear and tear are then costed with 3rd party contractors and required deductions are proposed. Should a tenant then disagree with either the scale of the works required or the proposed costs thereof, they have the opportunity to have an independent Adjudicator appointed (free of charge) to adjudicate the dispute. You chose not to dispute the proposed deductions and accepted them. For the avoidance of any doubt, lack of cleaning to an acceptable standard is not fair wear and tear. In summary, I am sorry that you feel otherwise but I believe you were dealt with politely, fairly and objectively before, during and after your tenancy, despite my colleagues having to accept vitriolic phone calls and written communications from you. Mike White - Director, Martin & Co Norwich *** Update: Since posting our response Mr Moreno has edited his original post to the point where the independent reader is unlikely to make much sense of what is being argued which is probably just as well as much of his diatribe is now libellous****

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Sales Phone:

01603 766860

Lettings Phone:

01603 766860

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1 Charing Cross, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 4AX, UK

About

We specialise in residential lettings and management in Norwich and the surrounding areas and have been providing advice, guidance and support to our customers since 2006. Martin & Co Norwich is jointly owned by Director Mike White and his son, Director and Branch Manager, Matthew White. Together they bring over 30 years of experience and expertise to the business. The city of Norwich with its iconic Cathedral, many historic buildings, and affordable property prices, make it an attractive place to live. Our team has a reputation for providing an efficient and reliable service across both residential lettings and management service. We are passionate about ethical lettings and property management and are proud to be the founding member of the Safe Agent Scheme in Norwich, and members of The Property Ombudsman redress scheme. Whether you're a landlord, or you're looking for an investment property, Martin & Co Norwich will tailor our service to suit your needs. Please do get in touch with a member of our dedicated team. Why not get the ball rolling with a free online valuation? Find out what your property is worth in a matter of minutes, and let Martin & Co Norwich get you on the move. Certificate martin

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