This was the first estate agents I went into, there was a gentleman who was incredibly helpful and sent me the details of the only available property via email and told me if im interested to just call them. I went into a few other estate agents and decided to go back, the gentleman wasn’t there however these 2 snobby women were, Amy Forsyth who lied about her name and said her name was Amy shepherd, as well as Amy Garrod who I was originally meant to be speaking to, the second I mentioned I was on benefits and had been signed off due to mental health problems and was currently homeless living in a hotel fleeing domestic violence I was met with the utmost disrespect, being told that although I’d been accepted for the Bristol city council deposit bond scheme (rent in advance and deposit) and although im on both PIP AND universal credit that I “dont earn enough” to rent a £1000pcm property, as I earn £20,988 Annually instead of £30,000. I was also told that they dont accept rent in advance. Luckily I was with my P.A (adult social worker) from Bristol City Council who was there as witness. The gentleman before didn’t mention any of this and neither did the 7 other estate agents I visited, I will be making an official complaint as I feel this is blatant discrimination. Mental health for one is a protected characteristic. During a housing crisis? Putting so many barriers in the way of a 21 year old trying to flee abuse…. Absolutely disgusting. The attitude, arrogance and the way I was spoken too is exactly what is wrong with the system.
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The Bristol Residential Letting Co is an independent letting agency that specialises in lettings and property management and deals exclusively with properties located in Bristol. Focusing purely on the Bristol rental market we are able to provide our tenants and landlords with an unparalleled level of local expertise.
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