Uniplaces

No dia 4 de março de 2026 realizei check-in num alojamento reservado através da plataforma Uniplaces. Logo após a entrada no imóvel, verifiquei que várias características essenciais anunciadas na página da reserva não correspondiam às condições reais do alojamento. Em particular: A internet anunciada como incluída no alojamento não se encontra funcional , impossibilitando-me de trabalhar ou estudar a partir de casa; O forno indicado no anúncio como equipamento disponível não funciona; Um dos WC apresenta forte mau cheiro e problemas associados, encontrando-se em condições inadequadas de utilização. Estas situações foram comunicadas imediatamente no próprio dia 4 de março, tanto ao senhorio (AMS) como à plataforma Uniplaces, conforme mensagens e emails registados. Apesar de ter sido indicado que seriam feitas intervenções para resolver as questões reportadas, até a presente data as condições essenciais continuam por resolver, nomeadamente a inexistência de internet funcional e a persistência dos problemas no WC. Importa salientar que, face às condições encontradas, não permaneci no alojamento nem usufruí do mesmo, uma vez que o imóvel foi entregue em desconformidade com as características anunciadas no momento da reserva. Considero que esta situação configura falta de conformidade bem como incumprimento das condições anunciadas ao consumidor. Nestes termos, solicitei à plataforma Uniplaces o cancelamento da reserva e o reembolso integral dos valores pagos, pedido que até ao momento não foi resolvido. Apresento assim a presente reclamação para que a situação seja analisada pelas entidades competentes e para que seja garantida a reposição dos meus direitos enquanto consumidor.

Exmos. Senhores, Venho solicitar apoio relativamente a uma situação ocorrida com a plataforma Uniplaces. Efetuei o pagamento de 558€ para confirmar a reserva de um quarto anunciado por 310€ por mês em Lisboa. Este valor correspondia ao primeiro mês de renda e à taxa de serviço da plataforma. No entanto, apenas após a conclusão do pagamento foram apresentados novos encargos obrigatórios que não estavam claramente indicados antes da transação, incluindo taxas administrativas, depósito de segurança e pagamento antecipado do último mês de renda. Esses encargos elevaram o custo total do alojamento para mais de 1500€, valor completamente diferente do que foi apresentado no anúncio inicial. Adicionalmente, a entidade responsável pelo alojamento (AMS Coliving) apenas foi identificada após a conclusão do pagamento, o que impossibilitou qualquer avaliação prévia por parte do consumidor. Nunca usufruí do serviço, nunca fiz check-in e nunca tive acesso ao alojamento. Considero que esta situação poderá configurar prática comercial enganosa, nomeadamente por violação: – da Diretiva 2011/83/UE relativa aos direitos dos consumidores – do Decreto-Lei n.º 24/2014 relativo aos contratos celebrados à distância – do Decreto-Lei n.º 57/2008 relativo às práticas comerciais desleais – da Lei de Defesa do Consumidor (Lei n.º 24/96) Encontro-me atualmente a contestar a transação junto do banco através de processo de chargeback. Solicito a vossa orientação e eventual apoio para garantir a proteção dos meus direitos enquanto consumidor. Com os melhores cumprimentos, Raul Maugi

I had an extremely disappointing and unsafe experience with this apartment and Uniplaces. Major Issues: ∙ Visible mold throughout the apartment ∙ Exposed electrical wiring with cables sticking out of walls ∙ Unsafe kitchen lighting (electrical hazard) ∙ Inadequate heating - freezing temperatures during winter ∙ Broken roller shutters ∙ Cracked tiles None of these issues were shown in the listing photos. The apartment looked completely different from what was advertised. I reported all problems to Uniplaces immediately on Sunday after moving in. Despite multiple attempts to get help, they dismissed serious safety hazards as “minor issues” and refused to take action. They provided absolutely no assistance. The conditions were uninhabitable and unsafe. I was forced to move out after just a few days. Uniplaces refused a refund despite the apartment not matching the listing and having serious safety violations. Do not book through Uniplaces - they do not protect tenants and ignore legitimate safety concerns. Absolutely unprofessional and unacceptable service.

Reserva 1130783 Uniplaces AMS coliving Last month, I had a reservation made through Uniplaces at an AMS coliving residence. The check-in date was January 23rd; however, my flight arrived on January 24th. Upon accessing the accommodation, I immediately noticed that the room and apartment did not correspond to what had been advertised on the Uniplaces platform. This reservation concerns the same accommodation that was vacated shortly after arrival due to the conditions described. Due to my arrival date, it was impossible to submit a complaint before physically entering and occupying the accommodation. Nevertheless, Uniplaces refused to consider my complaint on the basis that the 24-hour reporting window had expired. This policy is unreasonable, as a guest cannot assess or report the condition of a property without first accessing it. This approach raises concerns regarding safety, accountability, and professionalism. Uniplaces charges 352 Euros service fees while presenting itself as a platform that verifies listings and ensures that accommodations accurately reflect reality. However, in this case, Uniplaces stated: “In light of this, please note that no refund or compensation will be possible in this case. However, we remain available to report any ongoing issues to the owner so they can intervene to address and resolve the situation. Since we were unable to detect any concerning or dangerous issues.” AMS dismissed the issues raised by stating: “The apartment corresponds to the photos shown in the listing. While the size of the room may appear larger in photos due to camera angles, the room itself is the same as advertised.”AMS further added that “although some items may appear to be slightly different in color, the layout and disposition of the furniture are exactly as shown.” These responses fail to address the core issue: the room was not functional or suitable for normal use. In particular, the wardrobe could not be opened without moving the bed and other furniture, making proper use of the space impossible. This condition was not disclosed in the listing and constitutes a clear misrepresentation of the accommodation. Given the early termination of the booking, the fact that the accommodation was vacated on February 2nd, and that the month of February was fully paid despite not being occupied, we formally requested the refund of the security deposit 350 Euros and the last month’s rent 490 Euros. Despite multiple follow-ups, no response has been provided to this request.

To the DECO Proteste Team and Uniplaces Management, I am writing to report a deeply unprofessional and legally questionable experience with Uniplaces regarding my recent booking. The platform has failed to uphold its own Terms and Conditions and is currently withholding my funds through a deceptive interpretation of its cancellation policy. The Original Breach of Contract My original contract was unilaterally cancelled by the landlord/platform. As a remedy, I was offered only a 50% discount on the service fee for a second booking. Being in a state of absolute necessity (I was in Portugal with no place to stay), I was forced to use this discount to secure immediate housing. I want to clarify that using this discount does not constitute a waiver of my rights regarding the damages caused by the initial cancellation. Breach of the 24-Hour Policy Regarding the second booking (or the cancellation request for the first), I exercised my right to cancel and requested a refund within the mandatory 24-hour window from the move-in date. Time of my request: 03/02/2026 at 18:56 Uniplaces Response: 04/02/2026 at 10:59 Uniplaces refused my refund, claiming that since they replied after the 24-hour mark, my request was no longer valid. This is a blatant violation of consumer rights and a fraudulent tactic. Contractual deadlines apply to the moment the consumer notifies the company, not to the moment the company decides to read the email. Legal Basis Under the Portuguese Civil Code and EU Consumer Law: Article 798 (Contractual Liability): The platform is liable for the damages caused by the failure of the service. Good Faith (Boa Fé): Responding late to a request to deliberately let a deadline expire is a violation of the principle of good faith in contracts. Unjust Enrichment: Uniplaces is currently keeping funds for a service that was properly contested within the agreed timeframe. My Demands: Immediate full refund of the rent and fees for the contested booking, as the request was sent within 24 hours. Refund of the remaining 50% of the service fee of the second booking as compensation for the extreme distress and administrative failure caused. I have full proof (screenshots with timestamps) of my timely communication. If this is not resolved immediately, I will escalate this complaint to ASAE (Autoridade Segurança Alimentar e Económica) via the Livro de Reclamações Eletrónico and initiate a dispute through the Consumer Arbitration Centre (CACCL). Best regards, Namane Anes Phone: +393247933447