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Paid the $178 application and was denied, they would not tell me the "third party" company that ran my report. There are no inquiries on my credit report. Disputing the charge with my bank, 3 of the four listing we looked at were not vacant, we drove to locations to check out the neighborhoods, Elizabeth could not give me information about my application, provided another number, 813-563-0644 to which I called and was informed I was not approved. I provided all the information they requested, I will now need to secure all my information and my sons information. They have my Social Security Number and a copy of my ID as well as my sons.

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I was also done the same way. Just threw $178 out the window for nothing

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I applied for a home on this site! I paid $178 for application fees and sane story as everyone else... bob called me to deny me saying they couldn’t verify my work or rental history! They never even called to check either one... today I was contacted about another home and realized it was the same company!

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These people are posting ads with rentals on Facebook, Private rentals and www.apartmentlist.com I spoke with Yessenia and Frank, her number is land O Lakes 813-474-7410 & his is 813-519-3399 They both told me the same to put an application and after that I was going to be able to see the apartment in person that due to covet and none of them were able to show an apartment because it was a waste of money and time really who shows interest in something they cannot see in person I smell scammers through the wall therefore I googled them and boom I found them here I will report them through Facebook and make sure they don't ripoff anyone... it's sad that this people are talking A vanish of the situation and thank God I did not put an application or give my information nor pay a penny I am not that stupid I was a property manager for a real management in Texas and I knew when people we're trying to scam.

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I inquired about a studio and 1-1 apartment and was contacted over email and was further told I could text Frank if I needed faster responses. The application fee was $89, and when Bob the manager called me he told me my application was denied and. he would not give me any information as to why it was denied. They even went as far as to offer me a showing which now I know will never happen. Don’t go through this fake company!

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907 East Patterson Unit A. Tampa, Florida

Why would you do this to hard working people? People are struggling. This is no different than robbing someone at gun point over and over. I pray that you are found out and you are thrown in jail. I should’ve known better. This is sick.

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I spoke with Frank from Private Rental houses and advised me to apply for a property. He told me that it would take 2-3 business days for the application to take place. I received a phone call today from “Bob Johnson - and told me I was denied without any further details. This services did not run a background, credit and reference checks. Please watch out for this website!

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On 3/12/2021 I posted a complaint on Better Business Bureau about Privaterentalhouses.com on how they charged me a $75 application fee (Wife and I is $150) denied my application without even checking my credit score as I received 0 inquires about my credit score, and they did not give me an explanation as to why our application was denied. I then received a text on 3/16/2021, (813-370-0757) message from the company telling me to close the case as resolved and a refund will be processed. Was told the refund will take 8-10 business days. I contacted them on the 10th day and still no refund is posted on my account. These people are SCAMMERS and have shady business dealings. So this complaint is to let everyone reading please do not ignore the reviews/complaints and AVOID this company at all cost. I have yet to receive a refund from this company.

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They scammed me out of 150 and tried to rent a property to me that someone else was living and came up with a bogus reason why my application didn’t get approved.

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They are scammers! The “manager” called and said my application wasn’t approved bcuz I didn’t have any rental experience, work history, or credit.. but I went to the house that they had for “rent” and somebody was living there so it really didn’t matter if my application got approved or not. I was livid !

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They got me how can I get my money back? Lady named pam texted me an etc we all know the story I wish I found this before I did it!$

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Complete scam artists! I'm out $75! They wouldn't even provide a plausible explanation as to why I was not approved. How are they still in business?

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We are out to get them , they’ll die soon for all of this bull[censored] trouble they put me and others in

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SCAM! Private Rental Houses lists properties that they DO NOT manage. The property I applied to rent was occupied and was not available. I was able to locate the actual owner. He had no idea his property was listed. I paid $150 for application fees. I was told by Joseline that the application was denied. I asked why. I was told to call the manager, Randy Stuart. (813) 370-0757.
He had no explanation and said we'd receive a letter.
Well, our credit was NEVER checked! Thankfully, I was able to get my money back. If you look at their website, there are properties on there now that are not available. Robert (Drake) Wagner is also involved (813) 802-8519. There are over 110 complaints with the BBB over the last three years! They operate under other names as well. Houses 4 Rent Florida. 17633 Gunn Hwy # 161 Odessa, FL 33556- https://www.rentahomefast.com/ (813) 444-2615. These people need to be STOPPED!

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Hey how did you get your money back?

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I was contacted by text message after I was trying to look up an apartment/houses for rent so I replied. I told her that I have been looking for houses and it’s hard to get one that allows 4 dogs. She said, it will be ok for that said listing located in Jason Rd Springhill. Just fill out the application and she will follow up. The next day my supervisor told me she missed a call from Florida, but wasnt sure if it was them calling so I thought they are trying to do a background check on me. She called them back and left a message but they didnt call backor answer. The next day a guy called and said my application was rejected for an unexplained reason. He said, he was told to say that its because of my job, my credit report and my rent history. Furst of all, I have a an excellent credit score and it was never checked. I work as a Clinical Lab Scientist for 20 years and worked from 3 different countries and moved here in Iowa and bought my home which I lived in for the past 6 years. So I dont know what is their basis. I messaged Pam Sanford regarding the issue and told me to call Drake to reconsider. I called him and asked to leave him a text and he will follow up the next day but he never did give me an update. They obviously just took $150 out of our hard worked money. Please be careful with these people.

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This company is a scam I did my application for them they denied me because they said a third-party denied me which I never heard of a third-party denying someone so be careful of these people they're taking your money and denying you for no apparent reason when I've been in my place that I'm in now for almost three years and before I moved into my place I was in another place for two years so how is it that I got denied from a third party be careful of these people they're scamming you out of your money

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- Tampa, FL, USA
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Found a house listed on multiple rental websites that directed me to this company. I called and they directed me to watch the walk through video and apply online and pay the application fee of $75 per adult, $150 total. We did so, were charged the fee, but credit was never checked and they called about 2 days later saying we were not approved but couldn't give a reason why. They said we should get a cosigner to apply. I asked what the criteria to get approved was and they replied with a tenant to pay rent on time and keep up with the property...but still no definite answer.

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- Winter Haven, FL, USA
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My girlfriend and I paid a $150 for an application in order to view a property. We were interested in several properties that this company advertised on many sites such as MLS and trulia. We both have an excellent rental history as I owned a home for 11 years previously. We also have excellent credit and make way more than the required 3x more than rent. We were denied and given no reason. drake the scam leader had insisted I drive by the property on oak cluster then retracted. well I did drive by and 3 other properties they had advertised as theirs and available for rent as I had spoken to 2 of his agents the day I drove by the properties. 2 of them were occupied. this is false advertising and completely illegal. how are they still in business and not in jail? its blatant and open. I have contacted my attorney and local news stations so hopefully more attention is drawn to this and they will be shut down

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- Valrico, FL, USA
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I paid $150 application fee and i have no eeason to be denied and yet i was. Reading these reviews from other victims i am now for certain i just got robbed. Now they have all my info.

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- Austin, TX, USA
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I found several rental properties on Hotpads.com and Zillow and when I inquired about them, "Randy" (no last name provided) said I needed to go to https://www.privaterentalhouses.com/ to see a virtual tour and to apply. I specifically told him that I lost my job because of COVID, that I have plenty of savings to cover rent for more than a year, that I'm a private lender and receive decent monthly distributions and that I have excellent credit. I asked him if it would be a problem if I couldn't show steady employment income.
He emailed back and said, "no problem yes one application is good for all of our properties now and coming up and We are private owners and overall we are looking for a good tenant to pay rent on time and take care of our property
that's fine again We are private owners and overall we are looking for a good tenant to pay rent on time and take care of our property call me at 813 4747410 if you have any questions"
There is absolutely nothing that should have disqualified me from tenancy so I paid the $75 app fee and submitted it. Randy emailed me and asked what name is on the application. Really? He then called me the next day and told me that I didn't qualify and didn't give me a specific reason. He said he would contact their 3rd party processors to see if there were other options and he never called me back. I emailed, called and texted him a few times to follow up and he never replied back. In hindsight, I now realize that the app never asked for my SSN or DL # so that they could do any kind of thorough background check. They did request my last four pay stubs and proper ID (my passport) which I emailed to them at [email protected].
I then found another property on Zillow (https://www.zillow.com/homes/4116-McTavish-Pl,-Tampa,-FL-33624_rb/2084141697_zp...⇄ and the listing agent's name was "Drake W." He said I needed to go to https://www.privaterentalhouses.com/ to see a virtual tour and to apply. I told him about my unsavory experience with Randy and he asked if I could get a co-signer on the lease. I asked him if that would cost another $75 and he said "yes." When I called what I thought was Drake's phone # (813.802.8519), it was Randy who answered and I believe that it was Randy all along who I was communicating with via text messages and there is no Drake W (again, no last name provided).
I believe that this a scam to continually get people to pay $75 for an app fee and there really are no rental properties to lease. Their website is in all caps (https://www.privaterentalhouses.com/), they don't provide a physical mailing address on their website, they don't provide their last names on anything, they don't have a company email address, they don't have their company name/logo in their emails, the emails are totally unprofessional and loaded with grammar mistakes, and they don't follow through with what they say they're going to do. So I was scammed out of $75, which I'm going to dispute with my credit card company.
I can provide proof of all the above via text messages and emails. This scam needs to be shut down immediately and this guy(s) needs to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

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Randy Stuart. (813) 370-0757
and Robert (Drake) Wagner (813) 802-8519. I was able to get my money back. There are over 110 complaints with BBB over the last three years. But they are still getting away with it! It happened to me on January 13th

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- Rochester, NY, USA
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I was looking for a house to rent in Florida. I came across a house on appartments.com for 895 a month and found a different add online same place with Zillow for 995 a month. They both had different numbers but was the same company. They also are listed as houses4rentflorida. I had spoken to joseline and they will give me the 895 price. I had a 75$ fee each person. Had to submit pay stubs and Id. I had submitted everything friday evening and monday morning I was told we didnt get the place. They couldn't explain why we weren't approved. Could be credit, job info, background or a landlord issue where we are at now. After I had paid and submitted the info I looked them up and saw they could be scam. When they called me Monday I told them what I had found and that I will report them and want a refund. They did send me the money back but was 6$ less. But at least I got most of it back. My boyfriend and I have great credit, been in our place for 4 years and never missed a payment, been at our jobs for 3 yrs. There should have been no reason for us to get denied. They told me it would take 7 to 10 business day to find out if we were approved and I got a call back not even 24hrs later. I just wanted to report them so the next person wont go threw this. It's hard looking for a place out of state as it is with out having to worry about scams.

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Gunn Hwy., Odessa, FL, USA

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+1 (813) 906-0556 1 0
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