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{{Consumer Law Wikibook TOC}}This wikibook from [[People's Law School]] describes some of the most common consumer problems faced by British Columbians and in particular by newcomers to the province. It aims to help you:
{{Consumer Law Essentials TOC}}''[[Consumer Law Essentials]]'' helps you learn how to protect yourself when you buy something or hire someone to perform a service. This publication explains your rights for common consumer purchases and contracts, as well as the steps you can take when something goes wrong.
* understand the laws that protect you when you buy items or hire someone to provide a service, such as home repairs,
* learn your options when someone owes you money, or you owe someone money, and
* learn how to identify scams and frauds and how to avoid them.


[[File:Creativecommons.png|80px|frameless|left|link=]] ''Consumer Law Wikibook'' © People's Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons [[Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence]]. This licence lets others share, reuse, remix, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as they credit the copyright holder and license their new creations under the identical terms.
== Acknowledgements ==
Contributors to this publication:
*Legal review: [[Drew Jackson]]
*Writing, editing and layout: [[Drew Jackson]], Elena Renderos and Gayla Reid


The People's Law School works within budget to keep publications up-to-date. However, the reader or service provider is responsible for using and interpreting information in this publication. ''You should not rely on this publication for legal advice. It provides general information only.''
This publication was made possible through the financial support of the Law Foundation of BC, the Notary Foundation of BC, the Department of Justice Canada, and the Province of British Columbia.
 
== Acknowledgements ==
*Legal <span class="noglossary">review</span> (consumers’ problems section): Allan Parker QC.
*Research and plain language (consumers’ problems section): Gayla Reid.
*Content development (consumers’ problems section): Consumer Protection BC, ELSA program students and instructors, People’s Law School, Better Business Bureau of BC and the Canada Revenue Agency.
* Content review: Consumer Protection BC (Joan Harmsworth and Laura Cox).
*Publication coordinator: Terresa Augustine.
*Project coordinator: Diane Rodgers.
*Funders: Law Foundation of BC, Ministry of Justice, and BC Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch.
*Technical support: Drew Jackson, Elena Renderos and Beatriz González.


== The People's Law School ==
== Copyright==
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The [[People's Law School]] is a non-profit charitable society whose purpose is to provide British Columbians with reliable information about their rights and responsibilities under the law.
== About People's Law School ==


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[[People's Law School]] is a non-profit society in British Columbia, dedicated to making the law accessible to everyone. We provide free education and information to help people effectively deal with the legal problems of daily life.
:Suite 150 - 900 Howe Street
:Vancouver, BC  V6Z 2M4
:Telephone: 604-331-5400
:Email: info@publiclegaled.bc.ca
:Website: [http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca www.publiclegaled.bc.ca]


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:1433 - 1130 W Pender Street
:Vancouver, BC V6E 4A4
:604-331-5400 
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Latest revision as of 15:32, 23 August 2021

Consumer Law Essentials helps you learn how to protect yourself when you buy something or hire someone to perform a service. This publication explains your rights for common consumer purchases and contracts, as well as the steps you can take when something goes wrong.

Acknowledgements

Contributors to this publication:

This publication was made possible through the financial support of the Law Foundation of BC, the Notary Foundation of BC, the Department of Justice Canada, and the Province of British Columbia.

Copyright

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence Consumer Law Essentials © People's Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence. This licence lets others share, reuse, remix, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as they credit the copyright holder and license their new creations under the identical terms.

About People's Law School

People's Law School is a non-profit society in British Columbia, dedicated to making the law accessible to everyone. We provide free education and information to help people effectively deal with the legal problems of daily life.

Peopleslawschoollogo-horizontal.jpg

1433 - 1130 W Pender Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 4A4
604-331-5400
info@peopleslawschool.ca
www.peopleslawschool.ca