I was apartment hunting in Queens, NY when I saw an apartment that I loved through this realty. I put down my deposit and filled out the application, with assurances that all would go smoothly, but... More

I was apartment hunting in Queens, NY when I saw an apartment that I loved through this realty. I put down my deposit and filled out the application, with assurances that all would go smoothly, but it did not. I had made clear that I needed to move in by a certain date, and was told it would be no problem, but each day I checked to see if my application had been accepted, they either avoided my calls or promised they would call me with updates, which they didn't do. Because they were so sure that my application would be approved, I turned down my second choice apartment when my application came through there. Several weeks later, when my job in NYC was about to start and I had no place to live, I called the realty and they gave unbelievable excuses for the delay and offered to show my other apartments. They knew that I might be desperate but I wasn't going to fall for the bait and switch, so I pulled my application. Then it was a hassle getting my deposit back! I have excellent credit and work and rental history. I stayed with a friend for a month and then finally found another apartment, where the application process took all of 2 days.
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