Complaints

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:02/10/2025

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  As a homeowner, I contracted out with Firebird Property Management, to rent my ******** single family home May 2023-Sept 2023. I have a $403.55 electric bill remaining from the time Firebird was actively seeking renters to my ******* largest beef is with the way that Firebird shows the home. Firebird intially told me that a live real estate agent would be accompaning the prospective renters, but this is not the case.After completing the application, renters are given a 24 hour code, and allowed access (a free night's stay if desired). My electric bill soared to $800 for July and August, and no one from property management checked the home to make certain that there were no squatters, trash left and that the air conditioning was turned off. I am seeking compensation (either to SRP directly) or myself for the outstanding $403.55 remaining for July 6 2023-Sept 2023.

  Business Response

  Date: 02/13/2025

  Hello,

  Thank you for reaching out to Firebird Housing regarding your concern for your property electric bill.  At Firebird Housiing we always strive to make every effort possible to rent your home as fast as possible but to also make your home reasonably comfortable when your home is being visited by Realtors and the potential renters.  We DID USE, but NO LONGER USE the ********** system which would allow pre-qualified renters the ability to view the home for just 1 hour access (not 24 hours).  This system is used Nationwide by companies such as ******, Opendoor etc.. That being said, in early 2024 we stopped using them.   When Realtors do show properties FOR RENT, especially in the blistering summer, they do go into the properties and "sometimes" adjust the A/C to make the home more comfortable.   As a company, we make every effort possible to keep this from occurring by turning up the A/C to a comfortable 85 degrees.  Since we do not have the ability to control everyones A/C from a smart phone, this becomes a manual effort to do so.  We make every effort possible to check the A/C on a regular basis, however, if the A/C is turned down to 65 degrees when it is 118 degrees outside, the bill is going to be substantial even if it is for just a few days.  As much as we do not want to this occur, it does happen and we wish there was something we could do about it, but there isn't.  How about turn off the A/C all togther?  Well, this is plausible but not realistic because the inside of home can SOAR when it is 118 degrees outside and no one will want to go inside for any amount of time when it is so hot.  When no goes into the home, the home does not get rented, therefore, it is something that is unfortunate but out of our control.   In the future, if you would like the A/C turned completely off to avoid this type of situation and you are not worried about renting your home, then we will be happy to turn it off for you.  

  Thank you kindly - Firebird Housing

• Initial Complaint

  Date:02/15/2024

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  My AC in June and July 2023 wasnt working correctly. My AC bill was going up high. My house was still hot. I contacted the management company they never sent somebody to fix it. Im still paying for my AC being super sky high ******* coming again and still nobody has came over to fix my AC now my waterline in my refrigerator is broken and they were supposed to send over a plumber and its been almost over 2 1/2 weeks and water is been leaking all over my kitchen my daughter has slipped twice, almost hitting her face on the stoveand I still havent heard anything from the company.

  Business Response

  Date: 02/23/2024

  After speaking with the *********************** We discovered that **************** that was hired to go out to the company was having a hard time getting in touch with the resident. Since that time the **** has been resolved and from my last communication a few days ago, I understand that a vendor is command to be reaching out to resident regarding the repairs / plumbing needed on refrigerator. To my knowledge, the problems are being resloved.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:08/30/2023

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  On August 29th the company Firebird Housing sent a maintenance crew from Right Choice Landscaping to repair the irrigation at ***************************** neighbour, and in the course of the work caused a leak on our irrigation system. Before they arrived it was dry for years with no leak and during their work the leak began. I noticed the water flooding out and watched from the window as the older couple, and then the younger man, inspected the brand new leak theyd just caused on our side of the property divide with his hands seconds before I decided to speak to them. The couple the man was working with were in their seventies or eighties and ignored me but he marched up aggressively shouted at me that they didnt do it, implying I was lying, before storming off shouting, Whatever happened to integrity?! Even though there has never been a leak there before and it just magically appeared as they were working, and I had just watched as he handled the pipe at the leak source.As the rental agency it is their responsibility; they hired the independent contractors and the property is wholly their responsibility. I need the leak they caused at *********************** as a result of their work at ********************* fixed ASAP. The name of a contractor who was highly aggressive and will only deny responsibility is of no use.

  Business Response

  Date: 08/31/2023

  Thank you for reaching out to Firebird Housing.  I am not sure if it was necessary to go to BBB to ask for help regarding this situation?   It sounds like you should have sent a BBB complaint to the service vendor that did the job as Firebird Housing actually has no responsiblity for the vendors (per our Property Management Agreement).  Either way, we will reach out to the vendor that did the job and ask them to go correct any problems that *** have occured while they were at the property.

  Thank you - Firebird Housing

• Initial Complaint

  Date:11/16/2022

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  - On November 11, 2022, I completed rental application for property listed by Firebird Housing. (Property Listing Attached)- $100 total spent for two rental application fees ($50 each)- Rental Application for two adults - Property at ********************************************************* - We received a message from Firebird Housing on Nov. 14, 2022 that the property is on hold and no longer available for rent. (See Attached)- We requested a refund of the total spent $100 ($50 per application for two adults). We contacted Firebird Housing by phone *************) and left messages for ****** (Nov. 14, and 15). We also sent email to ********************************* and their affiliate ****** by OJO. The business has not responded to phone messages left or emails.- Receipt I was charged two separate charges of $50 although received was emailed one confirmation number listed below. I have attached screen shots of both charges to my account. Confirmation Number: 50D8-F7F0 - Please assist us by communicating with the business that they have not responded to our communique to request our application fee be refunded because they notified us the property is no longer available. Thank you,******************* ********************* **************

  Business Response

  Date: 11/16/2022

  Thank you for reaching out to us.  There was a mis-understanding on how ****** was / was not available.  It was told to Ivy that the home is not available and is currently off the market however it IS available but it going through extensive work and should be available by December 1st.  Did you want to continue to apply for the property or would you like a refund.   According to our staff, your credit has not been ran as of yet.

   

  Thank you - *****

  Customer Answer

  Date: 11/19/2022

  
  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution would be satisfactory to me.  I will wait for the business to perform this action and, if it does, will consider this complaint resolved.
  
  Regards,
  
  *******************
  
   
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:10/19/2022

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  We have been trying to reach firebird housing for weeks starting on Oct. 10th and only heard from them to have a pay stub. As of today 10/19, they have stubs. Answered there phone and hung up on us. We are trying to find out the status of our application; we have paid $100 for the application and have not heard anything and we are unable to reach them.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:09/21/2022

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  9/20/2022 I wanted to view one of their rentals they have to rent. They would not let me see the house until I give them a copy of my credit card. Why do they need a copy of my credit card? I do not feel comfortable giving out my credit card number. I asked them if there was a different way to view their listings. They simply said no. I have provided my drivers license for other companies that I have went and looked at their property. I agree with seeing something showing who I am. But my credit card numbers? Is this a correct thing for a company to ask for?

  Business Response

  Date: 09/22/2022

  ******.com is the system that we use to allow future clients to view properties on their own and without a Realtor with them.  This system is used Nationwide and is very desirable by most people.  As a business we do not want or ever see your credit card.  ******.com uses their credit card, NOT Firebird Housing.   Maybe if he has a complaint, he should go to ******.com.  This system has been used for years with little to no problems.  Maybe the only people complaining either don't have a credit card which would make it difficult to rent a property due to the lack of credit.  It also keeps protential thiefs from entering our properties.  Sorry you are not happy with our system to view properties please find a Realtor to show the same homes.  Thank you