Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Good Neighbor Landscape
My husband and I were two of the schmucks taken by Good Neighbor Service when we moved to TV 2 years ago. Fortunately, I documented every phone call, every missed service, kept every calendar, contract, etc. Over a year ago I started filing claims with the BBB who told me, according to the Division of Corporations, GNS was out of business so there was nothing they could do and suggested I file a claim with Senior Vs Crimes. They wouldn't touch this with a 10 foot pole and told me my only recourse was filing a claim with the Attorney General's office, which I did. In the meantime, I continued to fight with GNS just to get the service we paid for (and we never did). They still answer the phone as "Good Neighbor Service," although "Smart Service" shows on caller ID. "Bonnie," who answers the phone, has her spiel down to a science (this is a family operation). They are now operating as Central Termite and Pest. I told the AG's office I wanted my money back, but to date, I haven't seen dime one in return. Heck, they don't even answer my emails anymore. Since GNS continues to operate in TV, despite being jailed, despite the IRS going after them for tax evasion, despite all claims being filed against them, and all this for 15 years now, I don't hold out much hope that anything will be done to get these weasels off the streets. I was once told by a retired detective "don't knock our justice system. It sucks, but it's the only one we got." So there you have it. Just beware!!
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I agree! He used to own service smart and there were over 300 cases against him. He just changes the name of his company!
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This company does terrible work and have no license - slick talker to get your hard earned money - you have been warned!! |
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I'm not trying to defend anyone or anything. In this case I have no experience. When we deal with smaller companies, like it or not we are betting that there will be no family issues. gambling issues, drug issues etc. A good reputation takes years to build. A bad reputation is far faster. Turning things around is virtually impossible. Contractors for example often go out of business and reopen under a different name. |
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Goneys is the best landscaper. Did all new landscaping with them after 20 years. They did a beautiful job, all laid out on the computer, so you can see how it looks, they are very professional, I recommend them always!
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There is no shortage of people hiding behind pseudo-names and their computer. Perhaps that is a good thing. Going to someones home likely crosses the line of criminal behavior.
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Me tooo...
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New to TV, he came to the door and was pushing a yearly fee 1st, then he had a monthly quote. Since nobody used him around me, I took out the monthly plan. Glad I did. I had to call almost every week to remind them to mow or fertilize. Fired after 2 months. Now just doing it myself. 20 mins a week
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Good Neighbor - NOT. They were good for the first couple of months with weekly mowing. Then every other week then once a month and then never came back. Calls to them provided no relief. I finally fired them before the end of 6 months. Lost about $450 dollars but at least I got rid of them. They also will tell you the cost is one year up front, half the price of the “other “ lawn services, guarantees, blah blah blah.
Not a company you want to contract with. |
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Real estate closings, and transfer of ownership, are public records. He goes to the courthouse, and gets the list of all new homeowners, then shows up on your porch. He showed up on our porch the day after we moved in...but, we had been forewarned. I told him I knew all about him, and he had 5 seconds to get off my property or I would release the hound. Haven't seen him since.
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Wouldn't it be nice if all residences came with "No Solicitors" signs. |
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Other lesson is had David fought the battle that Goliath wanted, expected, David would have died and the story would never be told. I do not go looking for fights. Goliath-the bigger they are the harder they fall,. |
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