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1342 Views 8 Replies Latest reply: Nov 20, 2012 8:27 PM by old_frog RSS
rentmore Contributor
rentmore
156 posts since
Dec 19, 2011
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Nov 10, 2012 8:53 AM

How about a rental rant?

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Going mental with the rental!

 

Nearly another rental year is over so I thought that I would start a new spot on the website called Rental Rant.

 

Rental Rant, where owners can rage about the things that drive then wild.

 

Have you had crazy, oddball, screwy guests?

Suffering from unfair reviews?

Does your listings company drive you to distraction?

Got forum fever?

Is your property manager pushing you over the edge?

Showing symtoms of cleaners chaos?

 

Whatever it is, get it off your chest and rant about it with us.

Maybe you just want to share a funny story.

 

Don't hold it in - Spit it out

 

I will be giving prizes (FREE GUIDES) away for the owners whose stories we print. So, Drop us a line.

Either reply here or email me through my website.

 

Regards  Rentmore

http://rentmoreweeks.com

Tags: complaints, rental_rage
  • rentmore Contributor
    rentmore
    156 posts since
    Dec 19, 2011
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    Nov 14, 2012 1:17 PM (in response to rentmore)
    Re: How about a rental rant?

    Do I take it that everyone had a perfect year?

    Doesn't anyone have anything to moan about?

     

    Maybe you're just being shy.

    Maybe your'e to angry to write.

     

    Don't be shy, tell it like it is.

     

    If you prefer email me at rentmore[at]rentmoreweeks.com

    Names will be withheld on request.

     

    regards  Alan

    • msdebj Community Ambassador
      msdebj
      1,125 posts since
      May 25, 2011
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      Nov 14, 2012 2:48 PM (in response to rentmore)
      Re: How about a rental rant?

      Oh, I've had some goofy ones! Though I try to forget them!!! All and all things tend to work out in the long run. My biggest pet peeve is the renter who bombards me with emails, phone calls, special requests, etc. I'm nice and reply to their concerns. All I ever ask in return is that they let me know via text, call or email that they've gotten inside ok and found all well. My experience has been that THOSE type of renters are LEAST likely to comply with my request. I've yet to figure out the mind set of that type!

       

      My worst experience was last 4th of July.  My guests were a bit odd, but oh well. On the night of the 4th they called & left a message saying a sister (approved guest) had fallen down the stairs and they needed a late check out the next day. I couldn't reach them via phone or email or text. You can imagine, I was a bit frantic! I left a message saying they would have until 1:00pm ( extra 2 hrs.) but I had people arriving that evening  My housekeeper arrives at 1:00pm, and they were all highly intoxicated, and just taking their time packing up. Housekeeper told them I'd been trying to reach them to discuss the  matter.  As it turned out, the stairs the guest had fallen down were the steps on the beach!!!! (thank goodness, not at our home!!!). These people were there for 3 nights, and left behind 5 empty liquor bottles and cases of empty beer cans. AND they were all over 50 years old!! But, they left a good review. I 've often wondered if they even remembered where they were!!

      Debj

      • rentmore Contributor
        rentmore
        156 posts since
        Dec 19, 2011
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        Nov 20, 2012 1:08 PM (in response to msdebj)
        Re: How about a rental rant?

        Hi msdebj,

         

        Thanks for the rant (not a phrase you will hear too often) I will post it on the website. I have sent you a private message so that you can download a rentmoreweeks. com guide for free.

         

        If you have any problems downloading it please let me know.

         

        Thanks again Alan

  • noo-noo New Member
    noo-noo
    4 posts since
    Oct 22, 2012
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    Nov 14, 2012 7:21 PM (in response to rentmore)
    Re: How about a rental rant?

    Very new to this (started August 1st) and enjoying it but ... WHY would anyone write a snotty note after telling me when they left that they wanted to write a rave review?  The email berated me for not having a folding luggage rack so she could better "live out of her suitcase" in a two-bedroom apartment with two enormous dressers and two full closets.  And (obviously my fault I guess) did not notice that the fancy embroidered pillow shams had zippers with pressed white pillowcases underneath so gave me heck as she got up in the morning with the imprint of the embroidery on her face.  And then never writes the "rave" review.

     

    Why would anyone go into my garden shed, (now padlocked!), remove my $1200 mountain bike and bring it back with a flat tire and covered in mud?  WHO ON EARTH when it is clearly explained in the listings that there is "ample street parking in front of the house" parks in my carport and when I object tells me "well I'm paying your *&*( mortgage, aren't I?"

     

    Funniest yet - I am absolutely TERRIFIED of the people from India who are coming for Christmas.  The listing mentioned we are 10 minutes from the outdoor pool at UBC and 5 minutes from the indoor pool at Lord Byng High School.  They emailed to say that, since it is winter and the outdoor pool will be cold, will they have access to the indoor pool IN THE HOUSE?????  Good God, where do they think they are coming to?  Obviously can't read or didn't look at the pictures.  How many times in the listing do I have to say "two bedroom garden apartment"? Anyway, promptly took all references to pools off the listing. 

     

    More to come, I am sure.

    • rentmore Contributor
      rentmore
      156 posts since
      Dec 19, 2011
      Currently Being Moderated
      Nov 20, 2012 1:09 PM (in response to noo-noo)
      Re: How about a rental rant?

      Hi noo-noo,

       

      Are you related to the hoover in teletubbies? Just a thought.

       

      Thanks for the rant. I will post it on the website. I have sent you a private message so that you can download a rentmoreweeks. com guide for free.

       

      If you have any problems downloading it please let me know.

       

      Thanks again Alan

  • rentmore Contributor
    rentmore
    156 posts since
    Dec 19, 2011
    Currently Being Moderated
    Nov 20, 2012 1:11 PM (in response to rentmore)
    Re: How about a rental rant?

    Has anyone else got a rental rant that they want to get off of their chest?

     

    You can win a free marketing guide if we print your rant on our website.

     

    Come on...  Dare you

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