Southern Management Systems Inc. consumers have reported over 88 official complaints. Out of the 88 consumer complaints against Southern Management Systems Inc., 47% were disputed by the consumer (i.e. the consumer was not happy with how Southern Management Systems Inc. responded to their complaint) and 100% were processed in a timely manner. 0% of consumer complaints against Southern Management Systems Inc. resulted in the consumer receiving monetary compensation (e.g. money, cash reimbursement, etc.) and 0% resulted in non-monetary compensation.
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Stop CallsSouthern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection attempts to collect debt not owed debt is not yours May 7, 2018 - On -/-/2013, this debt for $1100.00 appeared on my credit report. I have no knowledge of this debt. I am requesting a signed confirmation with my signature that I opened this account. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681g I have the right to demand that you disclose to me all of the documents that you have recorded and retained in your file at the time of this request concerning the accounts that you are reporting on my credit report. Please don't respond to my request by saying that this account has been verified. Send me copies of the documents that you have in your files ... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection false statements or representation attempted to collect wrong amount April 6, 2017 - The - is selling fake consumer debt portfolios to collection agencies. The - is collecting these monies to unjustly enrich its stakeholders and/or increase its stock value. The - 's is an apartment complex for students at the University of -. I never had a valid contract with the - because I 1 ) failed to obtain a guarantor or 2 ) failed to paid - ( - ) times the month rent as a deposit. 1 or 2 were an essential condition of the application to rent ; the - now claims was also a rental agreement. I did not meet the conditions of the application to rent, Therefore a c... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine April 5, 2017 - This debt is reporting falsely to my credit reports. After several requests for validation, it continues to be reported without being validated.... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection improper contact or sharing of info talked to a third party about my debt April 3, 2017 - - apts turned over a false debt to Southern Management In my name I do n't owe anything to anyone Yet Southern management has put this on all - of my credit files... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection disclosure verification of debt right to dispute notice not received April 1, 2017 - I rented an apartment located at - - - -, -, FL - AKA -. I moved out when my lease was up and checked with the front office in charge of managing the building to see if any payment was owed. I was told I did not owe anything. Less than 1 month later, I receive a letter from a collection company, stating I have a debt owed to - - -. Despite my due diligence, I never received any notice of debt or an invoice before account was sent to collections. No prior attempt was made to make me aware of debt in question, let alone collect said debt. Debt was also posted to my ... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt was paid October 30, 2016 - They said that the bill is not paid I have had equal fax to re dispute the payment. I have called they and nothing good turned out from it.. I - - have sent the payment to Southern Management System to try to resolve the issue. I also had the - CRAs submit the receipt of payment that attached to my dispute to Southern Management System. They are refusing to acknowledge the payment therefore I filed a claim with the CFPB to get assistance resolving this issue.... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine October 29, 2016 - - claims that I ruined a couch they furnished to me. The couch in my apartment was perfect when I left it. They only sent a final notice letter to me to collect for it six months after I moved out of the unit. When I asked for pictures of the " ruined '' couch, they sent a picture of the underneath of one couch cushion that had a stain on it with a date marked on a dry erase board. They could not even prove it was the couch in my apartment. Even if it was, I did not cause the stain, and a small stain on the underneath of one couch cushion does not warrant a $500.00 charge for a new couch.... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt was paid October 10, 2016 - I signed a lease with - - at - - to start in - 2012, but in - 2012 I had a personal family emergency and could no longer leave home. Because of this I called the leasing office to see if I could break the lease anyway and we came to the conclusion that if I paid the first months rent then they would be able to put someone from the wait list into what was supposed to be my room. After I sent the money for the first month I did n't hear from the apartment complex until 6 months passed when I received a bill for $3200.00. When I called the apartment complex to look into the pu... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine September 29, 2016 - I was a co-signer on an apartment lease for my son from -/-/- - -/-/- only. My son signed another lease from -/-/- - -/-/- without me as a co-signer or guarantor. I paid his rent during the time I was his co-signer ; however, he was solely responsible for the next year 's lease. He owes the debt, not me for the months of - in the amount of $2000.00. I tried to explain this to the collection agency many times but they continuously harass me stating, " They do n't care. I 'm his mom. I 'm liable too. '' He 's - years old.... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection disclosure verification of debt not given enough info to verify debt August 22, 2016 - I finished my - to - lease this company is trying to state I owe when I do not. I disputed and received some stuff but it does not support the data they are trying to state I owe for. First they state I owe - - which I rented from - - and finished my whole lease. Please help... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection disclosure verification of debt not given enough info to verify debt June 27, 2016 - I called Southern Management Systems in an attempt to pay off the debt that is listed on my credit report. I called the number listed, and spoke with an operator who took down my name and number and said that she would give it to the person who I need to talk to and they would contact me. The gentlemen then called me back and said that I owed $1200.00 and that he would settle for - % which was $930.00 but would just make it an even $900.00 and remove it from my credit report. I said ok, will you send me a letter or some sort of confirmation of this agreement stating that if I pay $90... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection false statements or representation attempted to collect wrong amount June 8, 2016 - On -/-/- I spoke with - - with Southern manangement ( an apartment complex where I used to rent back in - ). I called him because it is reported on my credit report that " consumer disputes ''. I am in the process to trying to get a mortgage and this dispute is hindering my efforts. I told - - that I had never been notified of this collection and that I had never disputed this issue, as I was not aware of it. He told me to send a request in writing asking them to remove the dispute, which I did on -/-/-. I asked for a return letter from their company in 30 days... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine December 21, 2015 - According to the company we owe this amount of -. However, we left the premises voluntary. We used the security to hold us for the last months rent. So therefore, this information is incorrect as a whole. ... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine December 3, 2015 - I signed a lease with an apartment complex without having a guarantor ( need - according to the contract ) and the day after, I had to cancel it because my roommate was no longer able to move up as a result of a background check. I tried to cancel the lease in writing the following day and they told me I was stuck in it. I told them I would not be living there and to rent it out to someone else. They in turn rented it out. Over a year later, they contacted me telling me I owed over $8000.00 for the lease. Upon receiving this bill, I called, told them the problem, and now they are trying t... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt was paid October 26, 2015 - MY DAUGHTER ( - - ) AND I RENTED AND APARTMENT, - - -. THE LEASE WAS FROM -/-/- UNTIL -/-/- WITH - OTHER YOUNG LADIES - STARTING COLLEGE AT - -/-/-. I CAN OBTAIN THE - REPORT IF NEEDED. AFTER REPORTING THE THREATS TO THE POLICE. - AND I REPORTED THE THREATS TO THE LEASING MANAGER - - ON -/-/-. IN TALKING TO THE MANAGEMENT AT THE VIEW, WE FOUND OUT - WAS MOVED TO THE APARTMENT DUE TO THREATS OF VIOLENCE IN HER PREVIOUS APARTMENT AT THE VIEW. - - ASSURED ME THAT HE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF MOVING - OUT OF THE APARTMENT D/T NON PAYM... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection disclosure verification of debt not disclosed as an attempt to collect October 23, 2015 - I 've called this company at-least two times a week. They will not give me a proof of my bill. There 's never a manager available, They wont even work out a payment plan with me. This student loan is causing a hold on my student account which means I can not transfer to any other schools to further my education. ... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Student loan dealing with my lender or servicer October 23, 2015 - I took out a loan for - semesters for student housing at the College -. ( Original Creditor ) Since I transferred to a different school my - semester they are stating that I owe money from the loan that was taken out. They sent that bill to a collection agency who wont provide me any proof of this balance. This balance gave me a hold on my transcripts which means I can not further my education without this token care of. ... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine October 13, 2015 - Was told to fill out paperwork on the internet to lease an apartment for college. I was never approved for the apartment. My father was not approved as a guarantor. I received a collection notice 2 months later for a sublet fee of - dollars. I called the collection agency and they do not have the paperwork to show where I owe a sublet fee, they said my application has approved all over it. The apartment complex says they can not talk to me once it has gone to collections. I was never called and never received a notice which they said they mailed for the amount owed. I was never approved so ... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt resulted from identity theft September 10, 2015 - My identity was stolen and this debt is a result of that. Someone got an apartment in my name at - and now I am being harassed by a collection company for this inaccurate debt. I have contacted the management company and made them aware of this error and they have do n't nothing to help me resolve this matter. I have even sent them a FRAUD AFFIDAVIT! ... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection disclosure verification of debt not given enough info to verify debt August 28, 2015 - I sent letter to a letter to Southern Management Systems on -/-/15 asking for validation of - accounts. I sent another letter to them on -/-/15 when I noticed I had n't received a response from them. To date, there has been no response and they continue to report and update this account with the credit bureaus. ... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection communication tactics used obscene/profane/abusive language August 25, 2015 - To Whom It May ConcernRe : Complaint about unethical conduct of employees/possible owner ( s ) of Southern Management Systems , Inc. [ FEI/EIN # - ] I have an apartment collections from -/-/- and am in the process of finding a new place to live. On Tuesday [ -/-/- ] I sought advice from the owner of the company I work for about how to pay a collections, i.e. what documentation to ask for, how to pay, etc. She offered to call and speak on my behalf. I found the name of the collector on creditkarma.com and gave the contact information to my boss. She called and the person who answer... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection communication tactics used obscene/profane/abusive language August 18, 2015 - I did signed as a grantor for a lease to one - - who longer longer live on the property [ he did told before he moved out that he has paid all outstanding debt ] until a collection agency [ Southern Managmentent Systems-+- - - ] contacted me saying he not honored payment to an amount $1000.00 and told me all their attempts to get - failed.I did provide them with - phone number and they confirmed he has acknowledged the debt and will make first payment on the -/-/15.Before this, southern management has gone ahead to place the debt on my records, their reason-they ca... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection communication tactics called after sent written cease of comm July 7, 2015 - first time she called was very rude. she has called several times even on sunday has left my a ton of voicemail. I explained to her my financial situation. she said the apartments agreed to settle for -and when I ask her to send me a letter stating that she gets very upset explaining to me that she cant do that, that I send money first than they take it off.. ... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection communication tactics frequent or repeated calls June 17, 2015 - I informed the third party company 3 months ago I am unemployed and homeless and will not have any monetary payment until I get back on my feet. They continue to call me repeatedly - a day leaving voicemails and threatening to take legal action.i ... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine May 18, 2015 - - - - - submitted a case to collection agency, - The debt that has been reported is not true because when I moved out of the apartment, I had to submit a notice to terminate the lease as well. The manager of the apartments at the time made it very clear my situation was squared away. I had to wait on the new apartments to give us a date to move in but she had to have proof to hersupervisor that I was not just squandering in the apartment. So, she made me sign a new lease just incase. Well, now, I am still stuck with that charge. It is on my credit. I needed info from - as to ... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine May 14, 2015 - In 2008 My - son left for college at university -. We rented him an apartment at - - - - -. He was a - so I rented the apartment I my name. # months int the lease they stopped him on the way in and advised him that he was required to sign an addendum to the lease or his rent would go up. He was hesitant but they bullied him into signing. He moved out at the end of the - year as scheduled. Now they are reporting to both my and his credit that we owe $6100.00 for a defaulted lease. I called them and they said that because he signed the addendum he agreed to extend th... |
Southern Management Systems Inc. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine April 16, 2015 - I was living at an apartment at - '' for over - years with no trouble, however, in -/-/- the apartment started having foundation problems and started cracking all over the walls and it was fested with roaches. when I talked to the apartment manager in -/-/- they said it can not be fixed and i can move out without any charges ; however, toward the end of -/-/- the apartment complex was sold to another company and when i moved out on -/-/- the wanted to charge me about $500.00 extra for an apartment that was not suitable to be rented. I disputed that charge and they ... |