Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida

A web advertisment reads 'Broadband @ $35 per month' at the foot of the page in small print it says 'plus applicable taxes'

I was offerred a rate of 60% of the retail rate. Am I entilted to a rate of '60% of $35.00?' The provider is charging '60% of $35 plus taxes'


Asked on 1/15/11, 2:18 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Shelly Schellenberg MI & FL private practice

Since the provider has no control over the taxes, you are entitled to 60% of the advertised rate of $35/month. Of course, you will pay taxes on top of the "retail rate" quoted because the rate quoted obviously did not include tax.

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Answered on 1/20/11, 5:44 am


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