What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
I hired a web designer/computer repair person to duplicate my site but with a suitable shopping cart. After four weeks of doing minimal work on the site on day 1 and 2, the site had not progressed. He mentioned a family emergency, but promised to progress the site quickly but failed to deliver. I terminated his services and requested my deposit back within 7 business days. He responded weeks later that he should have my deposit within 10 days and ASAP. Since that was not definitive, I gave him the deadline of 10 business days which is due today 4/8, however he did not refund my deposit.
Legally, how long does he have to refund my deposit?
What happens if I take him to small claims court, and my deposit is refunded before the court date? I would want the costs for filing and serving along with the 2 months' hosting fees that I paid unnecessarily due to his not doing the work?
Thank youWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I hired a web designer/computer repair person to duplicate my site but with a suitable shopping cart. After four weeks of doing minimal work on the site on day 1 and 2, the site had not progressed. He mentioned a family emergency, but promised to progress the site quickly but failed to deliver. I terminated his services and requested my deposit back within 7 business days. He responded weeks later that he should have my deposit within 10 days and ASAP. Since that was not definitive, I gave him the deadline of 10 business days which is due today 4/8, however he did not refund my deposit.
Legally, how long does he have to refund my deposit?
What happens if I take him to small claims court, and my deposit is refunded before the court date? I would want the costs for filing and serving along with the 2 months' hosting fees that I paid unnecessarily due to his not doing the work?
Thank youWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?