I just wanted to give you a heads up about my downright terrible encounter with Martin and Co, the lettings agency. Trust me, you'll want to think twice before renting a house through them, especially if you're an outsider like me. The main issue that really got me riled up was their sneaky way of withholding the deposit. Can you believe it? Instead of giving it back to me like they should have, they came up with some bogus cleaning services and charged a whopping 80% of my deposit for it. Talk about a rip-off! And here's the kicker: I can't even fight back! They've already got my deposit, and I'm left feeling like a helpless victim. Losing 60% of my hard-earned money is no joke, and it's infuriating that they get away with it. I just want to make sure you all don't end up in the same boat as me. Please, please be super careful when dealing with Martin and Co. Their shady practices and refusal to do the right thing have left me feeling utterly cheated and powerless. To sum it up, my experience with Martin and Co has been an absolute nightmare. The financial hit I took is no small matter, and the fact that I can't do anything about it only adds insult to injury. I genuinely hope that by sharing my story, I can save someone else from going through the same ordeal. Do yourself a favor and explore other rental options before getting involved with these guys.