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Lawrence Rand

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1.00 /5

Complete Failure – A Disgrace to Both Tenants and Landlords Absolutely Terrible Experience – Avoid This Agency at All Costs I rented through this agency for two years and it was hands down the worst rental experience I’ve ever had and I doubt the good reviews here if they are real. Just six months into our tenancy, they put the flat up for sale without any regard for our right to privacy or peace. From that point on, it was a relentless stream of viewings—strangers being brought into our home week after week, sometimes with barely any notice. To make things worse, the landlord had also listed the property with another agency, so we were being constantly disturbed by both agencies—calls, texts, emails, and even uninvited knocks at the door. There was zero coordination or respect for our living situation. We are a small, professional family. We never missed a single rent payment and always looked after the flat. Everywhere we've rented, we've been considered ideal tenants—respectful, reliable, and responsible. Yet none of that mattered to this agency. We even agreed to a massive rent increase—nearly £400 more per month—just to be left alone. They agreed, then three months later, put the property back on the market and resumed the same invasive behavior. They broke their word, plain and simple. One of their own staff even admitted to me that the flat had been on the market for over a year and a half before we moved in and that they had failed to sell it. Yet they never disclosed this. Instead, they listed it for both rent and sale at the same time—showing complete disregard for both tenant and landlord. Unsurprisingly, I later saw that the landlord pulled the property from them entirely. That says it all. When we finally left—exhausted from the constant disruption—they had the nerve to deduct over £600 from our deposit, completely unfairly, instead of offering any apology or compensation for the nightmare they put us through. This review may come late, but only because I didn’t want to waste another second of my life thinking about them. If you’re considering working with this agency, don’t. They are a failure on all fronts—disrespectful, unprofessional, and completely untrustworthy. Avoid them completely, whether you’re a tenant or a landlord.

Reply from agent

We’re sorry to hear that you feel this way, but we must correct a number of factual inaccuracies in your review to provide a clearer picture for those reading. Firstly, the property in question was not marketed with multiple agencies. It was exclusively listed with Lawrence Rand, and we successfully re-let it after your departure. The landlord was extremely pleased with our service, which is why they chose to continue working with us. It’s also important to clarify that this property was not managed by Lawrence Rand. As a result, key responsibilities such as rent increases, deposit return, property compliance, and decisions to sell rest entirely with the landlord. We act strictly under their instructions and do not have authority to override their decisions. Regarding your deposit, it was released to you on 23rd November 2023, following the correct procedure. Any deductions would have been clearly outlined and required mutual agreement via the DPS (Deposit Protection Service). If you believed these deductions were unfair, you had the right to raise a dispute at the time—which you did not. On 25th August 2023, the landlord served the required two-month notice and kindly offered flexibility should you find a new home earlier. This gave you ample opportunity to relocate on your terms. You also acknowledged in your email dated 28th September 2023 that you had lived in the property for two years, at a time when we were still trying to resolve an outstanding rent payment—which you attributed to a bank issue. Despite this, we continued to work with professionalism and courtesy. Lastly, we would like to remind you that on 16th October 2023, you requested a reference from us via OpenRent, which we provided promptly and positively, helping you secure your next rental. While we respect all feedback, we will always stand by the integrity and professionalism of our team. We take our responsibilities seriously and pride ourselves on acting fairly for both landlords and tenants—within the scope of our role and responsibilities. Kind Regards Peter Lawrence Director

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106 Victoria Road, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 0AL, South East, UK, HA4

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