Preventing Consumer Problems - Revision history

Drew Jackson at 20:04, 25 April 2017

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	When you buy something or hire someone, there are things you can do to reduce the risk of legal problems down the road.		When you buy something or hire someone, there are things you can do to reduce the risk of legal problems down the road.

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Have a contract

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	== Have a contract==		== Have a contract==
	[[File:Consumer_Law_-_Contents4.png\|thumb\|275px\|right\| link=\| <span style="font-size:50%;">Image via www.istockphoto.com</span>]] Even when the law doesn’t say that you have to have a written contract, you should have one if you are exchanging something that is worth a substantial amount of money. For example, a written contract is a good idea if you are:		[[File:Consumer_Law_-_Contents4.png\|thumb\|275px\|right\| link=\| <span style="font-size:50%;">Image via www.istockphoto.com</span>]] Even when the law doesn’t say that you have to have a written contract, you should have one if you are exchanging something that is worth a substantial amount of money. For example, a [[Making a Contract\|written contract]] is a good idea if you are:
	* buying or selling a car		* buying or selling a car
	* hiring someone to do home improvements		* hiring someone to do home improvements

Drew Jackson at 20:01, 25 April 2017

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	== Do your research ==		== Do your research ==
	If you’re buying a product, gather information on the product from credible sources. For example, if you’re buying a car, try the ~~Canadian Black Book (~~www.canadianblackbook.com) or AutoTrader.ca to learn the average price of the vehicle models you are considering.		If you’re buying a product, gather information on the product from credible sources. For example, if you’re buying a car, try the [http://www.canadianblackbook.com Canadian Black Book] or [http://AutoTrader.ca AutoTrader.ca] to learn the average price of the vehicle models you are considering.

	Read reviews from trustworthy sources. ~~Consumer Reports (~~www.consumerreports.org) is an independent, non-profit source of product reviews.		Read reviews from trustworthy sources. [http://www.consumerreports.org Consumer Reports] is an independent, non-profit source of product reviews.

	If you’re hiring a service provider such as a contractor or tradesperson, ask for the names and phone numbers of people they have worked for in the past. Phone these references and ask them: what was the quality of the work, was it done on time, and was it within budget?		If you’re hiring a service provider such as a contractor or tradesperson, ask for the names and phone numbers of people they have worked for in the past. Phone these references and ask them: what was the quality of the work, was it done on time, and was it within budget?

	Contact the Better Business Bureau to find out what they know of the service provider or company you’re thinking of doing business with (see the ~~“Where~~ to Get ~~Help”~~ section for contact details).		Contact the Better Business Bureau to find out what they know of the service provider or company you’re thinking of doing business with (see the "[[Where to Get Help for Consumer Law Essentials\|Where to Get Help]]" section for contact details).

	See what other people are saying about the service provider or company by searching online for their name and the word ~~“reviews”~~ or ~~“complaints”~~.		See what other people are saying about the service provider or company by searching online for their name and the word "reviews" or "complaints".

	== Negotiate with confidence==		== Negotiate with confidence==
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	\| text = A contract doesn’t have to be pages long and full of legal terminology. In fact, it’s better if the contract is concise and in language all parties understand. See www.peopleslawschool.ca under ~~“Consumer”~~ for contract templates and tips on how to write a legal contract.		\| text = A contract doesn’t have to be pages long and full of legal terminology. In fact, it’s better if the contract is concise and in language all parties understand. See [http://www.peopleslawschool.ca www.peopleslawschool.ca] under "Consumer" for contract templates and tips on how to write a legal contract.
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Elena Renderos at 18:22, 23 April 2017

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	== Have a contract==		== Have a contract==
	Even when the law doesn’t say that you have to have a written contract, you should have one if you are exchanging something that is worth a substantial amount of money. For example, a written contract is a good idea if you are:		[[File:Consumer_Law_-_Contents4.png\|thumb\|275px\|right\| link=\| <span style="font-size:50%;">Image via www.istockphoto.com</span>]] Even when the law doesn’t say that you have to have a written contract, you should have one if you are exchanging something that is worth a substantial amount of money. For example, a written contract is a good idea if you are:
	* buying or selling a car		* buying or selling a car
	* hiring someone to do home improvements		* hiring someone to do home improvements

Elena Renderos at 18:21, 23 April 2017

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	== Negotiate with confidence==		== Negotiate with confidence==
	When you make an offer to the seller or other party, say it with confidence. Be polite and reasonable, but firm. ~~[[File:Consumer_Law_-_Contents4.png\|thumb\|275px\|right\| link=\| <span style="font-size:50%;">Image via www.istockphoto.com</span>]]~~		When you make an offer to the seller or other party, say it with confidence. Be polite and reasonable, but firm.

	== Have a contract==		== Have a contract==

Elena Renderos at 18:21, 23 April 2017

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	== Negotiate with confidence==		== Negotiate with confidence==
	When you make an offer to the seller or other party, say it with confidence. Be polite and reasonable, but firm.		When you make an offer to the seller or other party, say it with confidence. Be polite and reasonable, but firm. [[File:Consumer_Law_-_Contents4.png\|thumb\|275px\|right\| link=\| <span style="font-size:50%;">Image via www.istockphoto.com</span>]]
	[[File:Consumer_Law_-_Contents4.png\|thumb\|275px\|right\| link=\| <span style="font-size:50%;">Image via www.istockphoto.com</span>]]

	== Have a contract==		== Have a contract==

Elena Renderos at 18:21, 23 April 2017

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	When you buy something or hire someone, there are things you can do to reduce the risk of legal problems down the road.		When you buy something or hire someone, there are things you can do to reduce the risk of legal problems down the road.
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	== Do your research ==		== Do your research ==
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	== Negotiate with confidence==		== Negotiate with confidence==
	When you make an offer to the seller or other party, say it with confidence. Be polite and reasonable, but firm.		When you make an offer to the seller or other party, say it with confidence. Be polite and reasonable, but firm.
			[[File:Consumer_Law_-_Contents4.png\|thumb\|275px\|right\| link=\| <span style="font-size:50%;">Image via www.istockphoto.com</span>]]

	== Have a contract==		== Have a contract==

Elena Renderos at 18:20, 23 April 2017

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	When you buy something or hire someone, there are things you can do to reduce the risk of legal problems down the road.		When you buy something or hire someone, there are things you can do to reduce the risk of legal problems down the road.
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	== Do your research ==		== Do your research ==
	If you’re buying a product, gather information on the product from credible sources. For example, if you’re buying a car, try the Canadian Black Book (www.canadianblackbook.com) or AutoTrader.ca to learn the average price of the vehicle models you are considering.		If you’re buying a product, gather information on the product from credible sources. For example, if you’re buying a car, try the Canadian Black Book (www.canadianblackbook.com) or AutoTrader.ca to learn the average price of the vehicle models you are considering.

Elena Renderos at 18:20, 23 April 2017

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	== Read and understand any contract==		== Read and understand any contract==
	~~[[File:Consumer_Law_-_Contents4.png\|thumb\|275px\|right\| link=\| <span style="font-size:50%;">Image via www.istockphoto.com</span>]]~~
	Read the fine print on any contract before you sign. Don’t take the signing of this document lightly.		Read the fine print on any contract before you sign. Don’t take the signing of this document lightly.
	* Go over every section of the document, including any text on the reverse side of printed pages.		* Go over every section of the document, including any text on the reverse side of printed pages.

Elena Renderos at 18:20, 23 April 2017

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	== Read and understand any contract==		== Read and understand any contract==
			[[File:Consumer_Law_-_Contents4.png\|thumb\|275px\|right\| link=\| <span style="font-size:50%;">Image via www.istockphoto.com</span>]]
	Read the fine print on any contract before you sign. Don’t take the signing of this document lightly.		Read the fine print on any contract before you sign. Don’t take the signing of this document lightly.
	~~[[File:Consumer_Law_-_Contents4.png\|thumb\|275px\|right\| link=\| <span style="font-size:50%;">Image via www.istockphoto.com</span>]]~~
	* Go over every section of the document, including any text on the reverse side of printed pages.		* Go over every section of the document, including any text on the reverse side of printed pages.
	* Ask the other party to explain what things in the agreement mean if you don’t understand them.		* Ask the other party to explain what things in the agreement mean if you don’t understand them.

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	When you buy something or hire someone, there are things you can do to reduce the risk of legal problems down the road.		When you buy something or hire someone, there are things you can do to reduce the risk of legal problems down the road.