How do I get my laptop back from a repair technician?
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How do I get my laptop back from a repair technician?
I had a verbal agreement with a computer repair technician where he stated that he was going to charge me a certain price to repair my computer. Since that time, he discovered that the actual problem with the computer was different than he originally thought. Now that the computer is fixed, he is trying to charge me a higher price than originally quoted and at no time did he state that the price was going up. What rights do I have in this situation and how do I go about getting my laptop back?
Asked on April 4, 2012 under Business Law, Florida
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If it was a firm estimate, quote, or agreement--that is, the technician agreed to fix your computer for a certain price, and there were no caveats or qualifications about the cost increasing if different or other problems were found--that agreement is enforceable. You could, if necessary (i.e. if the technician won't honor the agreement) sue him, seeking a court order requiring him to abide by the terms of the agreement and return your computer. Of course, since, unfortunately, a lawsuit is the only way to enforce your rights, it may not be economically worthwhile to do this--it may, as unfair as it is, be less expensive and more practical to pay the additional amount.
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