How long after a repair is completed and a customer is notified of completion, does a businesshave to holdan item for before it can dispose of it?
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How long after a repair is completed and a customer is notified of completion, does a businesshave to holdan item for before it can dispose of it?
I own an electronics repair business. I have a laptop that a customer dropped off 3 1/2 months ago which was unrepairable. The customer was notified that the laptop was unrepairable and said that he would come claim it. I am wondering how long I have to wait until I can recycle it.
Asked on December 7, 2011 under Business Law, Michigan
Answers:
Michael D. Siegel / Siegel & Siegel, P.C.
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If your order form has no language on this, you need to hold it forever. Given the size of the item, I would leave it in your shop. I would certainly send a certified letter before dumping it.
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