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Refund of paid estimate

Ipaid a fee to get an estimate to fix my hot tub. A portion of this fee would be credited to my bill if I decided to go with this estimate.Was told could get done 3-4 days after acceptance. called the company left message to schedulework rec'd no reply called again in apx 1 week spoke to mike and was told he would order parts. scheduled this service to be completed three times and each time he has had an excuse. This has been going on since 12/20/02 today is 1/15/03 am I entitled to get the fee I paid back. fee was only $65.00 but its one of those(its the principal of the situation)


Asked on 1/15/03, 3:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Randall Gilbert Gilbert & Caddy P.A.

Re: Refund of paid estimate

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RESPONSE:

(1) You are not entitled to get your $65.00 back.

(2) The Contractor already ordered your parts and, if the contract is silent as to when performance is to begin, the Contractor is only required to perform in a reasonable amount of time taking into consideration industry standards.

(3) By the time you file a lawsuit your spa will more than likely be fixed so have patience.

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Answered on 1/15/03, 3:37 pm


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