What are the laws on returning goods?

Most retail stores allow you to return things you buy within a reasonable time for a full refund, credit, or an exchange. When a store clearly displays a limited or no-refund policy, however, refunds and exchanges are not required by law. So don’t assume a store will allow you to return an item if you change your mind.

Is no refund policy legal?

Can a Store Refuse to Give a Refund According to Federal Law? There are no federal laws that require a merchant to refund money unless the product they sell turns out to be defective, despite the federal consumer protection regulation enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

When someone leaves their belongings at your house?

If someone leaves his or personal property in your home for more than thirty (30) days, it is normally not considered abandoned and is not now the property of the owner of the home. Items valued at $300.00 or less that have been left behind generally can be disposed of by the property owner as he or she sees fit.

Can someone keep my belongings?

If tenants do not act within the legal time frame to retrieve their belongings, then the landlord has the right to dispose of the things. If the items have a total value of less than $700, the landlord can keep them.

Is a 7 day return policy legal?

Some stores set specific terms or a time frame as to when an item can be returned—it can be seven days to 30 days. There is no hard and fast rule on the period, but you need to take into consideration the nature of the item purchased and the express/implied warranties mandated by law.

Can I sue someone for not giving me a refund?

You can sue someone for not giving back your money, otherwise just steal it back and let them worry about the legal implications. Possession is 9/10 of the law, meaning it’s up to the people WITHOUT possession to prove they own it, and people WITH possession have nothing to prove.

What happens if a retailer won’t refund?

1. 1 Complain to the retailer.
2. 2 Reject the item and get a refund.
3. 3 Ask for a replacement.
4. 4 Write a complaint letter.
5. 5 Go to the ombudsman.

Is it illegal to sell someone’s stuff without their consent?

It is not legal to sell goods that you know or should have reason to know are stolen. Anyone who sells someone else’s property without the owner’s consent and without legal authority can be charged with theft, depending on how they acquired the property.

How long does someone have to collect their belongings?

18 Days to Reclaim Your Possessions By California law, the tenant has 18 days to respond to the notice. If you are a landlord, it’s a good idea to send copies of the letter to any other addresses you may have on file for the tenant, such as an emergency contact listing.