Whitney G.
Extremely unethical and fraudulent…
Extremely unethical and fraudulent company. I have screenshots/proof of everything, but I rented a small house in Dunedin for $1600 a month + utilities. Great Jones Realty: 1. Lied about the presence of essential appliances. 2. Illegally withdrew $800 from my checking account without my permission in addition to my last months rent to "hold onto like an extra security deposit"- in addition to my $1600 deposit. 3. Refused to return the funds before move-out (funds were returned after a letter from my attorney, as this practice is illegal in Florida) 4. Advertised the house as having a washer/dryer. Realtor advised me in writing that there was a W/D in the garage. I made it clear it that having one was essential (I'm a doctor and wear scrubs to work- I need to do laundry). 5. I notice the W/D is not in garage during my move-in walkthrough. I was told the owner was having them replaced. Move in, months pass with me doing laundry several times per week at a friends house. 6. I discover there aren't even W/D hookups. A few more months pass while they "investigate" and I am told adding hookups for W/D was too expensive, and the owner decided not to. 7. I'm then told the house was never advertised as having a W/D and no one told me it did (in the same email chain where they tell me the owner is having it replaced!.....) 8. I submit proof in the form of multiple text messages, emails, as well as the original listing all stating clearly that W/D is included. 9. Unable to get a reply from them, I've had enough and tell them that if they're not going to install a W/D I need to find another place to live. 10. Am told that if I do so, I will be charged my remaining rent in full ($16,000+). They wouldn't even let me walk away. After the attorney's letter my deposit + the illegally debited amount was refunded, but their behavior is utterly dishonest and the management is useless. The kicker? After I moved out I see the house advertised for rent. The ad states washer and dryer are included! Avoid this company at all costs.
Response from Great Jones Property ManagementNov 11, 2022
Hi Whitney Gray, we appreciate your honest review. We set a high standard for ourselves, so we are disappointed to hear that your experience with us was not a positive one.


