Deposit Refund Dispute Resolution

Summary

Verbal agreements in Texas can be enforceable if terms are clear. If a deposit was initially stated as refundable, you may have a case. Try negotiating with the RV park owner, gather evidence, and consider small claims court if necessary.

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OK, SO, I PAID A * DEPOSIT TO HOLD A SPOT IN A RV PARK. I WAS SUPPOSE TO MOVE IN TODAY BUT MY CAMPER WAS STOLEN. ORIGINALLY THE WOMAN TOLD ME THE DEPOSIT WAS REFUNDABLE WHEN I MOVED OUT. NOW, SHES TELLING ME THAT ITS NOT REFUNABLE. SHE NEVER TOLD ME IF I DIDNT MOVE IN, IT WASNT REFUNABLE ? TARRANT COUNTY TEXAS ??
I'm sorry to hear about your camper. When it comes to deposits, Texas law generally requires terms to be clear. Here are some points to consider:
- Review any written agreement or receipt for specific terms on refunds.
- If no written terms were provided, the verbal agreement may be enforceable.
- Communicate with the RV park to resolve the misunderstanding.
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THERES NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT
When there's no written agreement, verbal agreements can be enforceable if you can prove the terms agreed upon. Here are some steps you can take:
- Try to negotiate with the RV park owner and explain your situation.
- Gather any evidence or witnesses to support your claim.
- Consider small claims court if negotiations fail.
Would you like any additional guidance on pursuing this matter legally?
I CANT MOVE IN, THROUGH NO FAULT OF MY OWN. SHE NEVER SAID IT WAS NON REFUNABLE SHOULD I NOT MOVE IN ?
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In Texas, if there's no written agreement, verbal agreements may be enforceable. Since the deposit was initially stated as refundable upon moving out, you might have a case. Consider these steps:
- Try negotiating with the RV park owner.
- Gather any evidence or witnesses.
- If negotiations fail, consider small claims court.
Would you like guidance on how to proceed with small claims court?
SHE KEEPS SAYING ITS NON REFUNABLE
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In Texas, verbal agreements can be enforceable. Here are some options for you:
- Try negotiating with the RV park owner again, emphasizing your understanding of the refundable deposit.
- Collect any evidence or witnesses who heard the original terms.
- Consider pursuing the matter in small claims court if negotiations fail.
Would you like guidance on how to proceed with small claims court?