My daughter was enrolled in a dance school. I have since removed her and stated I wanted Januarys tuition back as well as her performance fee. THey said it was in the handbook that these fees were non refundable. I never signed a contract agreeing to these terms the only this I signed was that I received a copy of the book. Can they legally keep my money??
2007-02-08 04:26:41 · 10 answers · asked by canegirl0700 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I spoke to someone who said the only way they can keep your money if its a contract. That something like that cannot hold up.
2007-02-08 04:34:39 · update #1
I'm not a lawyer but if you didn't sign something, and it's not posted somewhere in plain sights, I don't see how they can. BUT, was there something on the paper you signed when you got the book that mentions this - did you read it? That's probably wher they are going to get you.
Even if you are in the right, how much is the fight worth? There is the "principle of the thing" but how much is your time, energy and emotion worth?
2007-02-08 04:35:57 · answer #1 · answered by Dizney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not an attorney or anything, and the matter is a civil matter, but I would bet that they can keep the money. The policy was posted in a book that you acknowledged receipt of. It's similar to when the bottom of a receipt at a store or a sign at the store says "No Refunds." You don't have to sign a contract for that policy to be in effect. I'm sure there are limited circumstances where you do have recourse however. This does not sound like one of them.
2007-02-08 12:32:14 · answer #2 · answered by TCSO 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you signed something stating that you received a copy of the book, there was probably something else in small print that said sign here if you understand the terms in the handbook.
2007-02-08 12:42:15 · answer #3 · answered by Antis Suck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you read the paper you signed completely, and did you read the handboook before you signed any paper?
I coach at a pee-wee league, and whe little Sally decides she doesn't want to do it anymore the parents always want fees and things back - and the policy is clear, no refunds. It's written in the handbook given at sign up, and they have to sign a paper saying they have received that book and agree to abide by it. If they choose not to read it before they sign that paper, not our problem.
I have never encountered a dance school for any of my daughters that would refund anything this late in the year.
2007-02-08 12:35:29 · answer #4 · answered by Susie D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just like when you get hired for a job, you sign that you have received the handbook. I'm sure that the form that you signed also states that by signing, you agree to the terms and conditions set forth in the handbook. It is your responsibility to read the book.
I'm thinkin you are out of the cash.....................
2007-02-08 12:41:13 · answer #5 · answered by tallerfella 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really doubt they'd have you sign something that only said "I've received this book" because nobody cares about that. The thing you signed probably also said that you understand and agree to the terms within the book. If this is the case, then yes they can keep your money.
2007-02-08 12:30:02 · answer #6 · answered by w00t 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
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2007-02-08 12:45:54 · answer #7 · answered by citronge69 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
On the face of it is sounds like you are SOL, to use a technical term. How much money are we talking about?
2007-02-08 12:34:16 · answer #8 · answered by C B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say you're screwed. Next time read all the fine print before signing anything.
2007-02-08 12:35:34 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
By signing for the book, you, in turn, agreed to its contents.
2007-02-08 12:31:51 · answer #10 · answered by James H 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋