New owner hasnt adhered to Payment agreement

[Stacistaffs]

Hi all,

 

After a bit of advice for a friend. A family were chosen for a Pup, When pick up time came around the new owner was short roughly $500. It was agreed pup can go to his new home and this can be paid the following week - The fam had been over every week for 8 weeks so a level of friendship and trust was made. Going on 4 weeks now and not a cent has been paid, Excuses are being made. How can we go about this? The microchip has also already been transferred They have been to visit but the owing money topic was quickly changed! Thank you

[Papillon Kisses]

I think this is who they’d want to contact if in WA. https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/consumer-protection
They essentially have a breach of contract.

Edited October 19, 2020 by Papillon Kisses

[BDJ]

Hi,  I imagine a lot would depend on how the agreement was documented.  In some cases 'verbal agreements' can be binding, but proof and evidence are more tricky (independent witnesses help).   I suggest reviewing all written communication (including social media, emails, texts etc).   Fingers crossed the breeder has a case and it does not end up 'lesson learnt' :-(

[Pucapo]

On two occasions, I allowed pups to leave with some money still owing.

Neither ever paid.

One person gave excuses for a month then blocked me, the other just ignored my attempts at contact.

Never again. 

Best of luck. Some people have no conscience.

[tdierikx]

Unfortunately, if there is no payment contract stating monies owed and signed by both parties, there isn't much that can be done to retrieve those monies.

 

Maybe a payment plan could be suggested? Say $50 a week? Something is better than nothing... and they may be more amenable to work with a plan of smaller amounts over time...

 

T.

[Dogsfevr]

No such thing as trust when it comes to money .
But they will need to have it well documented what the sales contract was ,they would ideally have written a new contract that $500 was still owed & both parties agreed to a deal .
Ideally they need something in written form ( payment receipts) anything that proves what they paid on what schedule to what point .
This is why when selling a goods you are business like & professional for both sides .
Chances are i doubt the "friend" did any off this .
So there options send a letter outling what is still owed any decisions on payment plans needs to be clearly outlined on what is a due date
After that a a legal letter & then small claims court .
Some options may cost them more than the $500 .