Questions and answers about Consumer Protection Law
I signed up for a free one-week trial of an app and entered my card details. A month later I noticed monthly charges. I never saw clear wording about auto-renewal and cancelling seems buried in menus. Can I get a refund, and is this practice allowed?
How does the Disputes Tribunal work and can I bring a consumer claim myself? 1 answer
1 answerI have a dispute with a retailer over a faulty appliance worth a few thousand dollars. I cannot afford a lawyer and I have heard the Disputes Tribunal is the place for these issues. How does it work, what does it cost and what should I bring with me?
A furniture store ran a huge sale advertising sofas at half price off the was-price. I later found out from a friend that the same sofa had barely ever been sold at the higher price. I paid what I thought was a bargain. Is that legal, and can I do anything now?
My gym membership had a minimum term that finished months ago, but the gym says I need to give notice in person during staffed hours, which are impossible with my work. They keep charging me weekly. I tried emailing to cancel and they ignored it. Can they really force me to keep paying?
I was given a spa voucher as a present and put it in a drawer. When I finally tried to book, the business said it had expired the month before and refused to honour it. There was no expiry date printed on the voucher itself, only on their website. Can they do that?
I bought a coat online, tried it on and simply decided I did not like it. The shop refuses any refund, saying they do not do refunds for change of mind. The coat has not been worn and still has tags. Are they legally allowed to say no?
Phone died after eight months and the shop says it is the manufacturer’s problem 1 answer
1 answerI bought a mid-range smartphone from a chain retailer and it stopped charging around eight months later. The shop told me to contact the manufacturer and said their responsibility ended at the counter. The phone was not dropped or wet. Is the retailer really off the hook, or can I insist on a fix or refund from them?
Salesperson pushed an extended warranty that I now suspect is pointless 1 answer
1 answerI bought a washing machine and the salesperson strongly pushed a five-year extended warranty, hinting that the standard cover was almost worthless. I paid extra, but now I have read something about statutory guarantees. Did I waste my money, and can I cancel it?
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