What are my rights as a consumer when a contracted moving company fails to show up or to contact me after charging a deposit for services?
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What are my rights as a consumer when a contracted moving company fails to show up or to contact me after charging a deposit for services?
I contracted with a moving company for moving services from UT to WY; they were to have picked up my things yesterday between 10 am – 2 pm. They never contacted me to advise their truck wasn’t going to show up. They charged a $395.95 deposit + $49.95 cancellation protection coverage = $400.90. As of yet I have been given no information as to the rescheduling of my move. They do not answer the phone or email. Since the charges are for contracted services that they are not and have not provided, what can I do to ensure they return my $400.90 in full immediately?
Asked on August 20, 2011 Utah
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You need to call the moving company's representative about what happened taking his or her name, address, fax number and e mail address. You then write a letter to this person and send it via facsimile and via e mail with a copy of your agreement stating you expect the return of your entire deposit by a certain date keeping a copy of all documents sent for future reference.
If you paid the deposit by credit card, call your credit card company immediately to cancel the charge advising the credit card representative about what happened. If you are able to cancel the charge on the credit card, then you are in good shape.
If you cannot (or did not use a credit card), you wait to see if you receive the return of your deposit. If not, your option is small claims court against the moving company.
Good luck.
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