Business ProfileforBarber Properties

I was interested in renting a townhouse on Embecca Landing from Barber Properties. I was told I could not see the townhouse because the current renter was still in the home. If I was interested in renting the home I had to put down a $600 deposit. I expressed my concerns about not knowing if I wanted to rent the home without seeing it first. I was never told the money was not refundable. The day after the renter moved out, I went to look at the home. There was painting that needed to be done, broken blinds to replace, and caulking in the bathrooms. I emailed the office staff and gave them a list of what needed to be done. I was contacted a few days later and told that they would paint one wall and 1/2 of another wall. The former tenant had lived in the townhouse since it was built. Plenty of painting was needed. I could not believe that this company was willing to lose a renter over this. I told them based upon their unwillingness to do the minor things I requested, I no longer wanted to rent from them. The company has not returned my $600. Another renter moved in immediately, so Barber Properties cannot claim that they lost any money. I have texted and emailed the company numerous times. I was told in one email that I could use the $600 as a deposit on another one of their properties. I don't want to rent anything from this company. I do not trust them at all. Filing this complaint is my last resort before I take Barber Properties to civil court. I do not want to do that but will if they continue to keep my $600. I inquired about a rental owned by a different, but local, property management company. They ask that a deposit is put down on a rental, but once the client sees the property, and if they are not satisfied, the money is returned to the customer. I told them about my experience with Barber Properties and they were amazed. Barber Properties is engaging in unscrupulous business practice. I will settle for no less than the return of all my money.