If I own a small HVACR business, am I within my legal rights to remove parts which I purchased from a previous customers equipment due to non-payment?
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If I own a small HVACR business, am I within my legal rights to remove parts which I purchased from a previous customers equipment due to non-payment?
Invoice states net 15 days for payment and it has been 120 days with multiple attempts to collect.
Asked on December 21, 2012 under Business Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You have NO right to simply remove the parts: if you do that, you will be guilty of some combination of trespassing, theft, and/or vandalism. The way to get your money is to sue the customer for payment. If your business is not an LLC or corporation, you can represent it yourself; but if it is an LLC or corporation, you will need an attorney.
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