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Martin & Co Tunbridge Wells

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1.00 /5

I had a very disappointing end-of-tenancy experience with Martin & Co Tunbridge Wells. After moving out, the agency proposed deductions of over £1,010 (Total deposit was £1269) from our deposit for cleaning, redecoration, and waste removal. Throughout the process, I repeatedly requested supporting evidence and invoices directly from the agency, but these were not properly provided before the dispute was escalated to the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS). Overall, more than 80% of the disputed amount was returned to us after independent review. One particularly concerning issue was that the agency accidentally sent me another tenant’s deduction proposal during the process, which appeared very similar in nature. This gave me the impression that large deduction requests may not be isolated incidents. I would strongly advise future tenants to: - document the property thoroughly at move-in and move-out, - report issues immediately by email, - keep all communication in writing, - and challenge unsupported deductions through TDS if necessary. While the TDS process itself was fair and professional, the handling of the deposit dispute by the agency caused unnecessary stress and prolonged delays.

Reply from agent

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you were unhappy with your end-of-tenancy experience and appreciate the opportunity to provide some further context. As this tenancy was let on a Tenant Find Only basis, Martin & Co Tunbridge Wells was not responsible for the ongoing management of the property during the tenancy. In relation to the deposit return, our role was to administer the process and communicate the landlord's proposed deductions. We are required to present the landlord's position and supporting information as instructed, but we do not independently determine or influence the deductions being sought. We acknowledge that an incorrect deduction proposal relating to another tenancy was inadvertently sent to you during the process. While this was an administrative error and was corrected immediately once identified, we understand how concerning this would have been and sincerely apologise for the mistake. We have since reviewed our procedures to ensure this cannot happen again. Where an agreement cannot be reached between the parties, the Tenancy Deposit Scheme provides an independent adjudication service to review the evidence submitted by both sides and determine the outcome fairly. We respect and abide by the decisions reached through that process. We regret that the experience caused you stress and thank you for your feedback, which has enabled us to improve our internal processes.

Contact details
Sales Phone:

01892 543856

Lettings Phone:

01892 543856

Lettings Email:

tunbridgewells@martinco.com

Opening hours
Monday-Friday: 09:30 - 17:30 Saturday: 09:30 - 04:00
Address

11 Vale Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1BS, South East, UK, TN1

Here at Martin & Co Tunbridge Wells, we're proud to have been providing specialist advice and guidance across all areas of the residential property market to the communities of Tunbridge Wells, Southborough, Rusthall, Langton Green, Crowborough, and Pembury since 2009. Franchisee David Rogers brings over thirty years' experience within the industry, encompassing everything from estate agency and property management, to new build development, and is a member of the Association of Residential Lettings Agency (ARLA) and the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA). Our passionate and dedicated team at Martin & Co Tunbridge Wells works in close partnership with our customers - whether a landlord or a vendor - and provides a personal and flexible service, ensuring the precise needs of each and every one is met. Whether you're a landlord looking for a tenant for your property, are seeking your perfect rental home, or have a property to sell, please do get in touch. 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 Tunbridge Wells get you on the move.

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