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Originally Posted by TrudyM
I lost my rental. 
I had found a rental for Jan- March 2014. When the rental agreement came in the mail it was a stock agreement used for long term rentals with a lot of stuff crossed out and the crossed out items were not initialed. I didn't think that was safe also it read weird with stuff crossed out that changed the meaning. Especially as the crossed out bits left parts that in some cases didn't make sense. So in typical me style instead of sending it back for initials, I added an addendum that clarified the crossed up sections. The landlord didn't like that so I guess they sent my check back. I am not at home but in Hawaii so I only found out when I emailed the landlord as I noticed it still showed available on 4 rent.
What should I have done?  |
One more example of how renters are vulnerable when using the 4 rent website. Owners can do anything they want, anytime. They can mis-advertise, send back your check the day before you arrive, not be available to assist you when you are there, etc. etc. You were lucky to get out of this when you did. Maybe you'd be willing to share the property location with us to spare others your grief.
To be protected, you need to rent a property which has a licensed manager, who must play by the rules. Your deposits will be protected, your rental will be secure and anything you need during your stay will be provided. You have legal recourse if these expectations are not met. 4 rent does not ALLOW property managers to be involved!!!
I suggest you try vacationrentals.com. Click on the map for The Villages and go from there. There are other similar sites and your initial inquiry will let you know whether there is a manager or not.