COVID-19: What About Customer Deposits?
By: Frederick Welk, CEDF Business Advisor
I've been talking calls from business owners worried about conflicts with customers over deposits for services they have ordered but now either don't want or the business is unable to provide. This is assuredly a time of high tension as businesses of all kinds try to protect their cash. Setting aside the philosophical discussion of how a generous refund policy can aid a business' reputation in the long run in normal times, it's important to understand what legal obligations might be in play now. Of course, every situation and contract is different, but I reached out to David Dobin, principal with Cohen & Wolf, PC for some general guidance for small business owners.
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