Complaints Procedure

Complaints Procedure

We are committed to providing a professional service to all our clients and customers.  When something goes wrong, we need you to tell us about it.  This will help us to improve our standards.

We will where appropriate, make reasonable adjustments for consumers who might be disadvantaged because of factors such as their age, infirmity, disability, lack of knowledge, lack of linguistic or numeracy ability, economic circumstances, bereavement or do not speak English as a first language.

If you have a complaint, please put it in writing, including as much detail as possible.  We will then respond in line with the timeframes set out below (if you feel we have not sought to address your complaints within eight weeks, you may be able to refer your complaint to the Property Ombudsman to consider without our final viewpoint on the matter).

What will happen next?

  • We will send you written acknowledgment of the receipt of your complaint within three working days of receiving it, enclosing a copy of this procedure.
  • We will then investigate your complaint. This will normally be dealt with by the office manager who will review your file and speak to the member of staff who dealt with you.  A formal written outcome of our investigation will be sent to you within 15 working days of receipt of the original complaint.
  • If, at this stage, you are still not satisfied, you should contact us again and we will arrange for a separate review to take place by a senior member of staff.
  • We will write to you within 15 working days of receiving your request for a review, confirming our final viewpoint on the matter.
  • If you are still not satisfied with our final viewpoint (or more than 8 weeks has elapsed since the complaint was first made) you can request an independent review from The Property Ombudsman without charge.

The Property Ombudsman

admin@tpos.co.uk

01722 333 306

www.tpos.co.uk

To make a complaint, click this link: Make a Complaint – The Property Ombudsman (tpos.co.uk)

Please note the following:

You will need to submit your complaint to The Property Ombudsman within 12 months from the date of our final viewpoint, including any evidence to support your case.

The Property Ombudsman requires that all complaints are addressed through this in-house complaint procedure, before being submitted for an independent review.

To find out more visit any Samuel Estates branch or call us on 020 8090 9000. Alternatively, you can email our Managing Director, Nicholas Samuel MARLA MNAEA nick@samuelestates.com

Protecting your Deposit

We are a member of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme which safeguards your deposit. It also aims to resolve any dispute over the return of your deposit swiftly, inexpensively and impartially.

Further details are available www.tenancydepositscheme.com

Please be aware the landlord may wish to hold and register the deposit themselves. If this is the case, we will advise you accordingly and a provide you with the certificate.

Your Assurance of Quality Service

We work to deliver best service in everything we do. This includes the support and protection offered by our range of professional memberships.

The Property Ombudsman Scheme

The member agents comply with a Code of Practice which lays down standards of business conduct. The Property Ombudsman provides landlords, tenants, buyers and sellers with a free, independent and impartial complaints resolution process. There is a Code of Practice available in all our offices, and we are happy to provide you with a copy, on request.

Office of Fair Trading

This regulatory body sets out the legal regulations for the estate agents.

The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA)

ARLA sets out a code of practice for letting and managing properties. It helps us ensure clear and successful arrangements between landlords and tenants and provides a full understanding of the latest regulations. It also includes:

  • Correct handling and accounting procedures,
  • A bonded scheme to protect the landlord’s income from letting,
  • Complaints and disputes procedures,
  • Clear, practical information for landlords and tenants,
  • Professional indemnity insurance.

National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA)

We are proud to be a fully licensed and regulated member of The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA). The NAEA is the UK’s leading professional body for estate agency. Its 10,000 members both in the UK and overseas, are bound by strict rules of conduct to ensure they offer you the highest level of integrity and service. At the same time, the Association’s entry qualification means you can be sure you are dealing with an expert.

Member of the Tenant Deposit Service (TDS) and Deposit Protection Service (DPS)

TDS protects your deposit, ensuring it is returned promptly at the end of tenancy where there is no dispute. It also provides an independent solution, should there be any dispute.

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