Q:Hi – just wondering if there is anywhere you can report dodgy letting agencies to, to prevent them trying the same scams on with other people?
Posted recently about Homes 4 U letting agency – they were trying to get us to pay a 're-sign fee' of ￡189.18 despite them not actually managing the property anymore. Luckily am not stupid and sorted it out with the landlord and new letting agency but worried that Homes 4 U may be trying this on with more naive renters and want to stop them!
Is there a body that oversees letting agencies?
Cheers
A:Not sure it's a police matter, more likely to be trading standards, but try these guys for advice where to complain:
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A:You don't have to get your brother involved. Simply go to your local police station and don't mention your brother. They might not be interested but at least you've tried.
Peter
A:Cheers for the replies. Very helpful.
PCWilkins – someone else suggested the police but my brother – a policeman – lived in the property for 9 months and I don't want to get him involved in anything that might affect his job.
Jay7 – no they certainly wouldn't be registered with any kind of regulatory body – they'd be chucked out if they were! Thanks for the link – will post my disparatory comments on there.
A:Homes4u don't seem to be a member of ARLA, NAEA, or OEA.
You can review them on one of those review websites to warn other potential clients, e.g.: http://www.allagents.co.uk/homes4u/
A:Fraud is not just unscrupulous, it's criminal. Try the police.
A:ARLA, the NAEA & Ombudsman for Estate Agents.
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