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Holding client files for payment

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juju01

Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

I have a bookkeeping service. Can I hold a clients files until I receive payment?
 


Antigone*

Senior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

I have a bookkeeping service. Can I hold a clients files until I receive payment?
If your client wants their files, you must return them. Your recourse for non-payment is the court.
 

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