What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
I placed a $500 non-refundable deposit for a puppy. After the money was sent and received the breeder changed the terms of the contract, not once but twice. The first addendum I was fine with, after receiving a new and updated addendum we decided not to complete the purchase due to the wording (8 times it was stated that if we didn't follow all the perimeters set forth we would be forfeiting the puppy and the last line stated “If either party chooses to not sign, this addendum and the breeder contract are nullified, giving all rights to said breeders.” Which sent up a huge red flag that even if we agreed to the terms they could still not sign . I asked the breeder to return my deposit and the answer was it was non-refundable. Do I have any course of action? The payment was sent via Paypal and I am prepared to use their dispute resolution process to try and get it back.
I placed a $500 non-refundable deposit for a puppy. After the money was sent and received the breeder changed the terms of the contract, not once but twice. The first addendum I was fine with, after receiving a new and updated addendum we decided not to complete the purchase due to the wording (8 times it was stated that if we didn't follow all the perimeters set forth we would be forfeiting the puppy and the last line stated “If either party chooses to not sign, this addendum and the breeder contract are nullified, giving all rights to said breeders.” Which sent up a huge red flag that even if we agreed to the terms they could still not sign . I asked the breeder to return my deposit and the answer was it was non-refundable. Do I have any course of action? The payment was sent via Paypal and I am prepared to use their dispute resolution process to try and get it back.