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Submitted by colins on Fri, 12/04/2009 - 04:37
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I Q Data International Inc / Rent Collect Global

C- bbb rating

This business is not a BBB Accredited Business.
* 61 complaints filed against business

Name: Rent Collect Global
Phone: (888) 248-2509
Address: PO Box 3568
Everett, WA 98213
(888) 248-2509


IQ Data staff gets paid by commission to harass people I can't wait to take them to court and sue them and Riverstone Residentail..


Submitted by on Sat, 01/05/2013 - 10:45

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 well Dec13 came around and they took
another $488 out of my account again causing all my other bills to make
me go in to overdrat and now i have 4 over draft fees. i've been calling
them for days now with no answer from them. i left voicemails with no
reply. these people are crooks!


Well the answer is pretty simply but because you are not registered with this forum as a member you will probably not get this answer.  You simply dispute the the charge as unauthorized with your bank.


Submitted by SOAPLADY on Sat, 01/05/2013 - 10:58

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I got a call from them literally the day before Christmas Eve and they were telling me I owe my apartment complex I moved out of 2 months ago money. The apartment complex didn't even try to notify me about any "statement", but the information they sent the RCG had all of my contact info. (jerks) My experience with them so far isn't that bad. The only time I got really pissed off at them is when I told the woman over the phone I won't be paying them any money at this time and I'm going to try to resolve this with management company because some of the charges were paid. She had to pass it through with her manager who got on the phone being a complete a-hole asking if I'll be paying with check or debit. As of right now, they don't harass me. I think they know my ex apartment complex is in the wrong for how they approached this situation. The woman I speak to is fairly pleasant. I will never forget the fact her job is just to get money out of me, but she's been pretty chill. I'll keep you updated whether or not to determine my experience is good or bad. I'm more irritated at my apartment complex charging me for things they said they wouldn't and then out of the blue nailing me with creditors.


Submitted by on Thu, 01/14/2010 - 10:58

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This company is so horrible. My cousin broke a lease on an apartment, I was on the lease also. They say we owe $5513.59. I cannot pay that amount, but we were trying to collect the funds and pay them by the 20th of January 2010, to stop the lawsuits, (even thought your credit is ruined the second they start calling).
DO NOT GIVE THEM A CARD NUMBER TO SECURE YOUR ACCOUNT- THEY WILL RUN THE CARD DAILY FOR THE AMOUNT YOU OWE. I PUT MY BOYFRIENDS PREPAID CREDIT CARD ON FILE TO STOP THE COURT PROCEEDINGS, THEY RAN IT 9 TIMES, EVEN THOUGH THEY KNEW THE CARD WAS NOT IN MY NAME, FOR $5, 513.59. IMAGAINE. THEY LIED TO ME AND WHEN I CALLED THE BBB, DISTRICT ATTORNEY THEY SAID THIS IS LEGAL FOR THEM. ANYTIME YOU GIVE CREDIT CARD INFO IT AUTHORIZES THEM TO RUN IT. IF YOU HAVE GIVEN IT ALREADY, CANCELLING THE CARD IS THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE UNAUTHORIZED CHARGES.
Unfortunelty, they will have to take me to court now, and then I will file bankruptcy. This world is so ^*&*()*...

Make a report with BBB, with the district attorney and the consumer fair acts.


Submitted by on Tue, 01/19/2010 - 16:06

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This company is terrible, rude and need to banned. Their staff is so rude, that they wont give out any information until you provide them with your social security number. I refused to give that out at first. This guy i spoke to (Curtis) said he cant help me out until i provide them my social security number and asked me what was my problem is giving out my social.


Submitted by on Mon, 03/15/2010 - 09:54

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I paid this company $5200. and they wre suppose to email me a letter of satisfaction within 24 hours . 48 hours passed and no letter. I went to my bank and canceled the transaction. Now they served me papers for breich of contract, although I didn't have a contract. They contract I have was with La Valencia Apts. in 2004. That's another thing. I wasn't told about this debt in over 5 years. They tacted on 3,000 interest. Now I 've been trying to deal with the apartment but now they won't answer my calls. Now I need to get a lawyer for 1.000 to go to court. This is miscarriage of justice. Greed at it's best. We should all gather and bring a class action suit against this rotten group!!!!!


Submitted by on Fri, 03/19/2010 - 11:25

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Ok so I got into a dispute with my previous apartment complex and had to terminate my lease early without a choice. My history with that was that my best friend tried to commit suicide in m apartment and I got stuck with the bill basically. But anyways,... I got phone calls from this collection company everyday for about 2 months. One of the people actually went so far as to say it wasn't their fault that my friend tried to kill himself and proceeded to ask personal questions about it. Totally rude and out of line! I just paid them off and haven't received the receipt for it yet but was only a few days ago.... We'll see what happened.


Submitted by on Fri, 03/26/2010 - 16:19

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****If you have any written proof, or need assistance with a claim because you would like to take further action against IQ Data International dba RentCollect, please contact me in private at: [email]seattle.consumers@gmail.com[/email]. ****


Submitted by on Sat, 04/10/2010 - 22:29

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If you have any written proof, or need assistance with a claim because you would like to take further action against IQ Data International dba RentCollect, please contact me in private at: [email]seattle.consumers@gmail.com[/email].


Submitted by on Sat, 04/10/2010 - 22:30

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Anonymous
Ok so I got into a dispute with my previous apartment complex and had to terminate my lease early without a choice. My history with that was that my best friend tried to commit suicide in m apartment and I got stuck with the bill basically. But anyways,... I got phone calls from this collection company everyday for about 2 months. One of the people actually went so far as to say it wasn't their fault that my friend tried to kill himself and proceeded to ask personal questions about it. Totally rude and out of line! I just paid them off and haven't received the receipt for it yet but was only a few days ago.... We'll see what happened.




Did you ever receive a receipt?? I called today and payed my account and they said I would receive a receipt. After a few hours I did not receive one so I called back and was forwarded to a managers voice mail?


Submitted by on Fri, 04/16/2010 - 15:08

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I have not talked with IQ yet. I owe them $1,794 for my old apartments from a year and a half ago. I am wanting to file for brankruptsy (due to other unpaid debt DUE to the ECONOMY!!!) so i have been tracking down everywhere i owe money to, and came across this site and another talking badly about IQ... I will be calling them to see if the amount is still the same (after a year and a half) right now i am not so sure i want to... But i do have a KICK*** Blltchy attitude when it comes to Ah0les.. So when i speak to them and give them a peace of my mind, i will let everyone know :)


Submitted by on Fri, 04/16/2010 - 20:00

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So my husband and I are trying to find a new place to live and turned in an application to an apartment. It came back as an eviction which we don't have so we looked into it and they said it was a landlord collection. We didn't know about it at all. What happened with our last place was that they upped our rent without giving us 30 days notice. As soon as we found out what the rent was going up to we told them we were moving out. So they are claiming since we didn't give them a 30 day notice to move that we owe them which is ridiculous! We were never contacted in anyway about this. So now it is listed as an eviction and no one wants to rent to us. IQ is a fraud company that should be shut down. They are rude and the guy that I spoke with actually threatened that he would start making things difficult if we didn't pay it off within the month!


Submitted by on Tue, 05/04/2010 - 15:37

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I have been dealing with these yahoo's for awhile now, i have filed a lawsuit for FDCPA violations, several FDCPA violations as a matter of fact, no that i have won that i am on my way to file a class action lawsuit against them, anyone who would like to join in please email me at . Please make sure to make some sort of reference to IQ Data in the subject line. Although i know suing them wont change a whole lot, it will satisfy me, they have been trying to screw me for a year now for a debt thats not mine, as they stated to me, it is your exhusbands debt but since you are the stable one we are coming after you! So i said ok i will do the same. It is a huge long story and dont want to bore you all, so moral of my story is lets get together and really stick it to them this time, hopefully they will shut down for good this time!! Cant wait to hear from you all!


Submitted by on Thu, 05/13/2010 - 07:32

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Anonymous
I have been dealing with these yahoo's for awhile now, i have filed a lawsuit for FDCPA violations, several FDCPA violations as a matter of fact, no that i have won that i am on my way to file a class action lawsuit against them, anyone who would like to join in please email me at . Please make sure to make some sort of reference to IQ Data in the subject line. Although i know suing them wont change a whole lot, it will satisfy me, they have been trying to screw me for a year now for a debt thats not mine, as they stated to me, it is your exhusbands debt but since you are the stable one we are coming after you! So i said ok i will do the same. It is a huge long story and dont want to bore you all, so moral of my story is lets get together and really stick it to them this time, hopefully they will shut down for good this time!! Cant wait to hear from you all!

You can't post your email.


Submitted by Shazzers on Thu, 05/13/2010 - 07:40

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I don't work there but I have worked with them quite a bit and I know a substantial amount of collection and landlord tenant law, so I'm going to attempt to help you with your questions. I'm not here to argue, but I am going to say it like it is.
- Crystal Petrillo - First, it doesn't matter who broke the lease or why, you are both responsible for 100% percent of the debt which means that you can both be held responsible for 100% of the debt - there is no "halfsies" on this debt - that is what is meant by joint & several liability which was probably in your lease. Also, you gave someone else's card information to hold your account which automatically agrees you to a payment arrangement. That's fraud on your behalf, stop using other people's cards. Also, if you pay your debt within thirty days, there is not any credit reporting. The company may also suggest removing the debt from your credit for the right price (don't be looking for credit deletion if you paid your debt 4 years ago or it's for $134 electric bill.)
- scoprion - You owe them a debt which they procure by assignment of contracts. Which means that they most likely already have your social. Just use it to find your account and stop being difficult over something they already have. OR, feel free to check your credit report because they will report to the bureaus.
- mustangc - No, you didn't pay the company anything since you committed bank fraud by authorizing a transaction and then stated that IQ Data committed fraud by processing the transaction. IQ Data did not sue you for breach of contract on behalf of themselves, they are assigned the accounts by the apartment. So, they are suing you on behalf of their client which is the apartment. Depending on your state, the debt accrues interest at so much percent per annum (year). In Washington, it is 12% per annum which is set BY THE STATE, not by IQ Data. It is a valid charge. This is too hard, I will just respond directly to each one...


Submitted by on Wed, 06/09/2010 - 12:42

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Anonymous - I'm truly sorry that your friend tried to commit suicide and the actions of the collector were rude and none of their business - you are right. But, that is not sufficient reason to legally break your lease, therefore you are responsible for the lease break fee and any other fees associated with breaking the contract. I'm sorry, I wish there was a way around that but there isn't. I can assure you that if your friend was still on the lease, he is responsible for this debt as well, however, they can sue you both for the amount in full. Your bank statement will ultimately prove as your receipt, so keep hold of that as your record if they don't get the letter to you.


Submitted by on Wed, 06/09/2010 - 12:50

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So my husband and I are trying to find a new place to live and turned in an application to an apartment. It came back as an eviction which we don't have so we looked into it and they said it was a landlord collection. We didn't know about it at all. What happened with our last place was that they upped our rent without giving us 30 days notice. As soon as we found out what the rent was going up to we told them we were moving out. So they are claiming since we didn't give them a 30 day notice to move that we owe them which is ridiculous! We were never contacted in anyway about this. So now it is listed as an eviction and no one wants to rent to us. IQ is a fraud company that should be shut down. They are rude and the guy that I spoke with actually threatened that he would start making things difficult if we didn't pay it off within the month!

HERE IS MY RESPONSE:
Two questions, what state do you live in and was your lease up when you were given the 30 days notice? The reason I ask is, if you live in Washington State, you DO NOT have to provide 30 days written notice upon the end of your lease. All you have to do is make sure that you provide the keys back to them BEFORE the end of the month. If they get the keys back 1 minute late ont he 1st, they can charge you up to 1 months rent. AND, in Washington State, the rule is 20 days written notice so I'm wondering if you live in a different state? The rent increase without 30 days in full only allows you one of two avenues of relief, not pay the rent increase but still pay the normal rent owed for that month or you can attempt to sue for your security deposit back but you can be sued for the full amount including your security deposit. It's not technically listed as an eviction, it's listed as a rental debt which some managers can mistake for eviction. Also, keep in mind that IQ Data didn't create these charges, they are forwarded by the apartment complex. Try speaking to somone at IQ Data who would be willing to help you out. Try working with a manager or speaking to Michael Omara - he is very reasonable. BUT, you will not be able to move until this debt is satisfied unless you go through a shady private renter or the 7 years lapses and then it is automatically removed from your credit. Try to borrow the money and pay the balance in full, including the interest that has accrued. I know this is hard but they would probably remove it from your credit if you did. BUT DON'T OFFER THAT FIRST, see what it will take to get it removed and if they refuse, do a payment arrangement.


Submitted by on Wed, 06/09/2010 - 12:59

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They are not only rude and nasty to people who owe them money. I am a client and had gone through a property management company. They had that name on the contract. I called them to try to get that put back into my name, and the entire conversation was like "Who's on First". It's as if they had absolutely no idea why I called or what I wanted. I would never use this company again. I would not recommend them to property management companies or landlords. They are incompetent in my opinion.


Submitted by on Fri, 06/25/2010 - 14:40

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This company is full of scumbags. They tried to say it was a month's rent that was owed but changed their story when they found out I got out of the lease on military orders. Then they tried to say it was because I was separated and not going to a new duty station. Then Rochelle got with her "military expert" and it turns out the charges were really for cleaning, outstanding utilities, et cetera. Are you following me? It was a month's rent but then it turns out it was cleaning charges? Then the supervisor got on the phone and was a real C U Next Tuesday. Terrible human being. Her name was Laura. The apartment did a walkthrough and said we had a ZERO balance when we moved out. We did not receive a call, letter, carrier pigeon, nothing. Then there's over $700 on my credit report. IQ Data said the charges were "not disputable". Your welcome, IQ Data, for the service the armed forces gives to protect your right to f**k people out of their money. I'm stunned by how horrible these people are...


Submitted by on Fri, 06/25/2010 - 17:08

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I see a trend. All of these stories sound familiar. Bottom line, there is no incentive for these folks to work with us.. I cosigned for my daughter over 6 yrs ago. I helped her move early from a lease. We worked with the Mgt. Co law firm and even signed a release. Had no idea there was an issue until I tried to get my home refinanced.. It's on my credit as owing over $7,700. My daugther's rent was $605 and was paid in full on the date she moved out. I made sure of it. IQ data is refusing to give me the number to the attorney's for the co. and now that complex is Condo's and there is no way to contact the original creditor. In fact, I was passed onto (3) reps when calling and all indicated it would be AGAINST THE LAW TO GIVE ME THE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR SO I CAN STRAIGTEN THIS OUT. STATING NOW THAT THE ACCT IS ASSIGNED TO THEM THE CREDITOR CANNOT / IS NOT ALLOWED TO SPEAK WITH ME. THAT'S NOT TRUE.... I SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO CONTACT THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR... OH, WHY DON'T I HAVE A COPY OF THE RELEASE?? IT WAS 5-6 YRS AGO.. I'M NOT A PACK RAT AND I NEVER HEARD A WORD THERE WAS ANY ISSUES WHATSOEVER AND THIS JUST WAS PLACED ON MY CREDIT.. REMEMBER, I'M MOM AND WAS A CO-SIGNER... THIS COMPANY NEVER SENT A NOTICE, THE CREDITOR NEVER CONTACTED ME WITH AN ISSUE, WHY... BECAUSE THERE WASN'T ONE. ALL IQ DATA HAS IS A COPY OF THE LEASE WHICH , WELL I DID SIGN AND WAS RELEASED FROM.


Submitted by on Sat, 09/18/2010 - 08:54

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IQ Data is a criminal organization which likes to use bully tactics to try to get you to pay money that you do not owe. Make sure you are familiar with the laws in your state, as well as whatever state (if it is different) where the original contract/lease agreement was signed. One of their primary sources of income operates out of Texas, and they CANNOT legally apply interest in Texas, as a rental agreement/lease is NOT a loan, and therefore the Usury laws do not apply. Contact an attorney, and sue them like I have done. Make these criminals pay for their illegal actions.


Submitted by on Mon, 02/07/2011 - 19:27

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Yes I would they are doing the same shit to me exactly and are so rude and threaten me and it's my ex shit.


Submitted by on Sun, 02/20/2011 - 21:42

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The I Q Data International Inc is scam. Don't ever do business with them, Thives


Submitted by on Wed, 03/16/2011 - 18:37

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Shortly after you answer the call the company will identify itself as IQ Data, and let you know they're a collections agency. Tell them they don't have permission to record the call, and don't answer any questions.

TAKE CONTROL OF THE CONVERSATION AT THIS POINIT BY HANGING UP!!!

Put the phone number on a blocked callers list, or put them in a group whose ring tones are set to silent. DO NOT answer calls, and DO NOT GIVE OUT ANY INFORMATION OR TALK TO THEM AT ALL!!!

No legal requirements to speak to them or give out any information no matter what threats or rude responses they try to BS you with.

There is no legal requirement to talk to them. Take charge, be rude, hang up, and don't talk to them.

You get in trouble only when you give them info or agree to pay something. Don't do it. HANG UP - and you'll be fine. Their threats are wholly empty provided you don't talk to them.


Submitted by on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 00:44

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In the future, get the agreement in writing before you give the a penny. This way, you have your paper trail. If they do not want to a least send a letter stating that if you xxx, we will remove the negative account or will not take you to court. You have to protect yourself from these predators. :)


Submitted by on Fri, 05/25/2012 - 04:51

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"It's possible that if you paid your rent and left your previous living place in good standing you wouldn't need to complain" -- ALLiO

ALLiO: You are wrong to assume that everyone posting a complaint about this collection agency is a deadbeat. Land-lords can be dishonest by violating the law and breaching the terms of the lease agreements they have with their tenants.

My son always paid his rent on time, gave generous notice of his intent to vacate his apartment at the end of the lease, and had the apartment professionally cleaned before relinquishing it. In other words, he dealt with the land-lord in a fair and honest manner, and fulfilled the terms of the lease agreement. His land-lord still billed him for cleaning and painting (normal wear and tear that cannot legally be charged to the tenant). The charges for cleaning and painting were dated the day my son gave notice of intent to vacate. Then the land-lord sold this fraudulent debt to IQ Data the same day he mailed the invoice to my son. This is apparently "standard procedure" for this land-lord, and he figures his tenants will pay rather than deal with the aggravation of disputing the charges.

So far, my son's interactions with IQ Data have not gone well. They are not acknowledging receipt of certified-return-receipt letters after commercially reasonable periods of time.


Submitted by on Sun, 07/15/2012 - 10:51

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Yes, people are obliged to meet their financial obligations; however, it is not unconditional. Companies must provide the products and services that they promise or collect money for. When that does not happen, people are correct not to pay. And, for companies to use collection agencies to harass and intimidate people when they have breached their contract is inappropriate.


Submitted by on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 12:04

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I owed money for an apartment issue and the debt was sent to these jerks. I have been working with JERK BRIAN ONIEL, and asked that I get a letter of satisfaction, since the bill was paid. I was told it was mailed on 2 different dates and the letter never showed up. I was denied another apartment because of this. I called JERK BRIAN ONIEL, and he says he dont work with the mail. Nice customer service. I had to hire a 3rd party to resolve this issue and she is still working on this issue. I hope this company gets shut down. I can see in previous posts that they like to break the FDCPA laws. I hope somebody sues the crap out of your company. On another note I will be sending this complaint to the BBB. Better fingure out who your messing with before you mess with people.


Submitted by on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 11:59

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This company is very rude and unprofessional. They do not contact you until months after you have moved out and then they demand the money or it will affect your credit. They are also liars. A women said they tried to contact us since day one. I told her that is an out right lie and you know it. We had never talked to their company until a month and 3 wks after we moved out and it was because I answered the phone! Horrible horrible company and should not be allowed to do business. I'm suprised apartment complexs would want such a horrible company attached to their name. Most likely they're just as bad.


Submitted by on Fri, 07/27/2012 - 17:28

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So ever since I looked up iq to get things going on my debt so i can get a new place they've called me ALOT! even from numbers that have my cities area code! angela is my case manager and is thee biggest.. well you know. talks to me like im stupid and then tells me i dont need to talk to her in a bad manner? um first of all i contacted you guys, you didnt even try to find me, another thing, if i send in a money order and you except it, it is a payment! im having an awful time with this company! and from the looks of it, so is everyone else.


Submitted by on Mon, 07/30/2012 - 16:13

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[COLOR=black]I spoke with Shannon Harmon today for the first time in reference to a bill from Heatherstone apartment complex. I just moved out at the end of June 2012. I know for a fact I never received a bill and/or phone call from these apartments but some how this agency got a hold of me and threaten to send me to collection next week if I didn't pay my bill. So I had to tell her I know what they are during is illegal because the apartments had my forwarding address and you can't put anything on anybodies report in less than 6 months to a year without proper notification. I did inform Shannon and Heatherstone I will seek legal actions if I see anything on my credit report from them because I do have copies showing they had my current address to send me any information.[/COLOR]


Submitted by on Thu, 08/09/2012 - 14:47

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I just got off the phone with an agent who said she didnt care if we were homeless or ever found a plae to live, she WAS NOT doing payment arrangments with me. What a fucking joke, you try to do the RIGHT thing and make payment arrangements and they wont be workable at all. She started screaming at me and everything on the phone! she even told me even if I was successful in establishing payment arrangements that its company policy to not send out monthly statements, receipts, anything proving that you are currently making payments to them. (I have called several places that say if you provide proof of payment arrangements they will rent to you which is why this company chose to establish this a BULLSHIT policy) I dont mind paying my debt but damnit be workable with those who made the effort to contact you for arrangements. Fucking assholes. I'm all for a lawsuit against these bastards.


Submitted by on Tue, 08/14/2012 - 10:47

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I recieved a call from an employee of I Q Data stating that I owe roughly $1800 to the apartment building I lived in for 18 months. I did break the lease and got totally screwed over because of it. When the person called, he was extremely rude and insensitive. When he asked why I haven't paid yet I replied "I don't have the money right now". His response...."why don't you have the money"? Huh? Again I said "I don't have the money". Again his rude response was "you've said that already, my question is why don't you have the money"? He then threatened me with "I'm going to call your job and human resources and garnish your wages. I'm not an expert but I know that there needs to be a court order to do that. Does he know what the economy is like right now? After several phone calls and speaking with the "legal person" we came to an agreement that if the "rude collector" is willing to take $100 as a good faith gesture, I can do that. When the "rude collector" called I stated to him that I would be willing to pay $100 and his he willing to accept it. His nasty comment was "NO, I WANT IT ALL NOW". I called back the "legal person" and told him. He asked me to hold and when he came back, he said he would take care of the $100. I also let him know that my father's home is on the market and when it sells I can pay the entire amount. Somehow he made it so on the 26th of September the remaining money owed will be taken out of my account. I won't have the money in my account at that time. I'm at a loss as to what to do at this point. I just can't believe how rude the collector was, raising his voice and making the situation worse than it already was.

Toni Papia


Submitted by on Thu, 08/30/2012 - 14:51

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I completely feel your pain. I've been dealing with IQ Data (Rent-Collect-Global) and they are a hideous company. I contacted my former apartments to let them know they did not want to be associated with this company.

They took me to court to come to an agreement on the amount owed, and the next thing I knew, my wages were being garnished. Yes, this is legal. You don't have to go back to court to before they can garnish your wages. I had been paying on this debt monthly and they still garnished my wages. Luckily, I contacted my employer to find out how much was being garnished, and it's over $200 MORE than the amount agreed to in court! I just got done faxing a letter to their lawyer, Michael O'Meara. and pointed out this error.

This company is slime personified. Be very careful with them and know your rights.


Submitted by on Tue, 09/04/2012 - 06:45

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Quote:

I completely feel your pain. I've been dealing with IQ Data (Rent-Collect-Global) and they are a hideous company. I contacted my former apartments to let them know they did not want to be associated with this company.

You do not have to the option to pick and choose who you work with.

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They took me to court to come to an agreement on the amount owed,


They took you to court to get a judgment against you...they sued you for a specific amount which includes the amount owed, court and legal fees PLUS interest as set by your state law.

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and the next thing I knew, my wages were being garnished. Yes, this is legal. You don't have to go back to court to before they can garnish your wages. I had been paying on this debt monthly and they still garnished my wages. Luckily, I contacted my employer to find out how much was being garnished, and it's over $200 MORE than the amount agreed to in court! I just got done faxing a letter to their lawyer, Michael O'Meara. and pointed out this error.

judgments are subject to interest.

This company is slime personified. Be very careful with them and know your rights.


Submitted by SOAPLADY on Tue, 09/04/2012 - 07:47

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Waffles, they have got to be the rudest insensitive jack asses I have ever met. After giving them the $111. as a "good faith jester" they are planning to take the remaining $1721 from my bank account on the 26th of September. I called Mr. Doug Jones yesterday to let him know that the money will not be there. He said, "oh that's going to be a problem". He said if it's not paid on the 26th then he will be forced to take legal action against me. Then it came with intimidation, "we will have to take you to court which will cost you so much more for an attorney etc". I told him I won't have the money. He then said, well I suggest you find a way to get it, take it out from your 401K (which I don't have one), borrow it from the bank (yeah, right) or borrow it from someone. I then became more irratated and asked him if he knew anyone I could borrow it from. He didn't laugh! Luckily I did find someone I could borrow the money from. I will be so glad when I don't have these assholes breathing down my neck. :mad: I don't know why people would ever want to work in a job where they use rudness and intimidation.


Submitted by on Thu, 09/20/2012 - 11:40

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I have read all of the posts on here, and this is what I think:

First, you ARE responsible for you debt. There is no point in arguing with them. I don't think it's a good idea to engage with them on the phone as they do a lot of intimidation tactics. I think the best approach is to do a payment plan in writing. They may garnish your wages but not if you get it paid off in time. Apparently, they don't send receipts. I haven't heard a SINGLE story of anybody being able to negotiate with them on the phone. They are unethical in every way. I don't know if they are being illegal or not by refusing cashiers checks and things like that. It sure seems like that should be the case. It seems like they really get off on the power of hurting people, which is sad. So if you are in a vulnerable state, do not call them and expect a compassionate ear. You are going to have to be businesslike and take responsibility for what you are required to pay.

I don't have mine resolved yet but will try to come back and post when I do. The guys on the phone were the biggest losers. I knew immediately they were those types of people. Very unhappy people.

Good luck.


Submitted by on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 12:38

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So I too had issues with Riverstone Residential. They sent me to I Q Data who started the harassing phone calls right away. I however did not let them bother me. They told me they would take me to court, I told them "please do, so I can get this taken off my credit" of course they did not. UNTIL I filed a complaint with a consumer reporting agency (don't know the exact federal name for it) because for those of you who do not know, it is illegal for them to threaten you with legal action if they do not act upon it, well SURPRISE a month later I get served with a lawsuit!!! In turn giving me 30 days to respond.... I quickly get all my ducks in a row, IQ claimed breach saying we didn't pay rent on time or a full years worth or the right amount..... Well our lease stated the amount we paid (actually we paid $1.00 more because I could never remember the exact amount so I just did an even amount to be safe) and we paid early each month, giving the appearance that the rent was paid past the due dates, and we were there for 12 months and we received a ledger (only from court documents IQ data refused to release them to us prior) showing 12 payments!!!!

Well, now that I have responded showing basically that this place doesn't know its a$$ from its elbows (thanks to the help of a wonderful attorney) and asked the courts to now in turn pay me the money that I over paid in rent that the ledger showed, and to remove this from my credit history, IQ Data has nothing to say!!! Unfortunately in my state (NV) in Civil Court you have 30 days to send in an answer to the initial suit, but they then have up to 2 years from that to proceed any further..... So once again I am at a stand still in their mercy until they move forward.


Submitted by on Fri, 10/05/2012 - 14:27

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They call my work 9 times a day. The debt that I had with my former place has been taken care of. They always ask to speak to the manager who does not disclose any information. I do not owe anything it has all been resloved I have all the paper work to prove it. I dont speak to them I just hang up and give no information. They are rude and not even respectful on the phone. If they continue to harrase I will be filing a complaint. Garnishing wages for something that is paid will lead them to more problems. :evil:


Submitted by on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 10:50

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This company is a joke..I never once got a phone call from my place of rent after I broke lease and left few months early.. Then I get phone calls all day and when I answered it to tell them I had my lawyer looking over the papers from the complex I was living at, they freaked out and started yelling at me.. So my debt at the apartment was 2500 dollars but iq data is saying I owe them 6,000! Yea like I'm letting that happen:p


Submitted by on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 10:29

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Good morning,

I rcvd an email in reagrd to a bill sent from my previous apt...ie.. Reflections By The lake in Everett Wa. Be it known I have not resided there since logging out 1 Nov. 2012. The bill in question, does not specify what its for just and amount $29.60USD. I reside overseas. I haver attempted on several occaisns to email them inquiring about said bill, all neg. results. Until I know exactly what this alleged bill is for, and rcv a copy for my review, there shall be no, repeat no payment of said amount. Upon my move-out I paid my monthly rent $835 USD, plus my water bill, plus 2 days in Dec. totaling $930 USD, which was handed to the office manager in the presence of a witness the rentel associate.At your con vience request full explantion of this matter. If not resovled, I shall take whatever legal action is required against the apt complex and its owners to clear my name and have all information in regard to this deleted from your records and anyone elses.
Respectfully,

NJ Blanchard
previous tennent M-102


Submitted by on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 03:40

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Years ago my at the time wife and I (now divorced) ended a lease with the apartment complex Arbor Ridge apts.We had everything signed saying we were going to leave as our lease was up. We moved into a new apartment complex and a couple of months later the calls started. IQ stated that we owed 1800 some odd dollars and they wouldn't tell me why. I argued with the lady before she threatened me with garnishment of my wages. I reluctantly agreed to pay in two installments. I paid the first but it left my wife and I (young newlyweds) so broke it was ridiculous. Before they could charge the second half I called and spoke to the lady again and she was so rude to me I had never been so angry in my life. I asked her if we could break the last 900 whatever dollars in half, and she said no because I had already agreed for two installments. Again she was rude and threatened with garnishment. I told her I wasn't trying to get out of paying it, I just wanted to break the last payment up. She wouldn't have it so I hung up, ignored her calls, and changed my account number I had given her.

Fast forward about three/four years, this week on Monday I was contacted by the IQ company again. This time I had a gentlemen by the name of Jeremy. I think Jeremy is new because he kept calm the entire time, never raised his voice, was never rude to me, or anything of the sort. I appreciated that immensely and in return I was the same way. He said I owed 1125.90 dollars and that he saw I had paid 800 some odd dollars in the past. Bam! I knew that was wrong. I told him look what happened back then was with my ex-wife and I would like to know what the charges are. He told me they were for the last three months unpaid rent. WHAT! I didn't argue with him, I said "I see". I went on to explain to him that I tried to get an apt. after my divorce and was denied because my records showed an eviction. Jeremy told me that a lot of the time apts. don't necessarily see and eviction, they see a debt to an apt, and they assume it's an eviction. All the while I planned on contacting my ex-wife to verify the receipts for the paid rent those months. Jeremy told me that despite her being my ex, I was still on the lease and I had to pay. I told him that was fine I understand, he then went on to say that if I could pay half of that then it would be cleared for me and that he would contact my ex for the remainder and I would be okay. I didn't believe that part, and I know my ex can't afford that. I asked him to give me some time to ask my ex about it and got all of his info. However he told me that 10% intrest accrues daily! and if I wanted to at least stop the interest I would have to at least put a card down. I told him I would really like to talk to my ex-wife first, but I really didn't want ten percent interest to continue accruing. He said I might be able to help and then transferred me to another guy equally nice and understanding (forgot to write down his name :-( ). This new guy said he was told by Jeremy what was going on, and the new guy said, "Look, I can see that you already paid 900 some in the past, (yes I did!) and considering that he said there is no reason for me to pay the entire 1125.90." He went on to say that if I paid the original remaining $901 he would clear it, delete it from my credit, and take care of that eviction in my name. I agreed and put down my card info. They said they will charge my account on the 26th after thanksgiving, I tried calling them today actually to verify and cannot get a hold of anyone. I keep getting the run around and am placed on hold FOREVER before I just hang up. I just want to finally clear my name and debt that I've amassed since my divorce and move on, even if it means paying it all myself. I just no longer want anything to do with creditors, or my ex. Hell it benefits us both! My experience has been fair, should I have done something different?


Submitted by on Wed, 11/21/2012 - 13:44

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Wow I'm so glad everything went well for you, well for the most part lol.


Submitted by on Wed, 11/21/2012 - 13:50

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Just got blindsided by IQ Data. I work for Devonshire on Canal Apts in Lansing,Mi and had to move out because my truck broke down and they don't take payments. According to IQ Data my manager turned it over to them. I asked for this in writing and they refused.


Submitted by on Tue, 12/11/2012 - 17:32

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