Network Solutions

Our experience with similar offers, has generally been that services are misrepresented, companies fail to provide refunds, properties are taken directly from websites or the newspaper, the listed rentals do not exist, were previously rented, or do not meet the complainant's needs for space, location, or price. Companies offering rental lists, either as prepaid rental services or as credit reporting services providing free lists, must be licensed by the State Department of Real Estate and maintain a $10,000 bond for each of its locations. As of our last verification, on December 10, 2003, this company has not complied with State Licensing requirements. For the most up to date licensing information you may call 916- or visit thew DRE's website at www.dre.ca.gov. According to California Law, contracts must include the prospective tenants' specifications for the rental property, a clause in bold type letter outlining the small claims court remedy available, and a right to refund in bold capital letters. A full refund shall be made, if the client is not provided at least three rental properties meeting the tenant's specifications within five days after execution of the contract, unless a rental is obtained utilizing the service. The request for return of fees must be made within ten days following the five-day period by delivery or certified mail and all fees over $50 shall be refunded to the tenant, if a rental is obtained other than through the company's services or the client does not obtain a rental. The client must make demand for a partial refund by supplying reasonable documentation within ten days after the contract expiration. For a complete report on this subject, select the Topics of Interest rental section of our website at www.labbb.org.