Dog breeder deposit?

[minischn]

I also was wondering if this is legal in WA state. I heard in WA. State it is illegal to have a NON REFUNDABLE deposit that it has to be called a fee if not all the money will be returned. Im unsure if this only applies to real estate/rentals or if it would also apply to the sale of a puppy? I am a breeder and want to make sure my non refundable deposit policy is legal or if I need to reword it as a cancellation fee. Thanks for any advice on this law in WA state.

 

[army judge]

I also was wondering if this is legal in WA state. I heard in WA. State it is illegal to have a NON REFUNDABLE deposit that it has to be called a fee if not all the money will be returned. Im unsure if this only applies to real estate/rentals or if it would also apply to the sale of a puppy? I am a breeder and want to make sure my non refundable deposit policy is legal or if I need to reword it as a cancellation fee. Thanks for any advice on this law in WA state.

Then why charge one?

Avoid disputes, use common sense.

Treat others the way you would want to be treated.

 

[mightymoose]

Unless you have an actual loss you should refund deposits. Otherwise subtract from the deposit the amount you are out and let the other person get an order from the court if they want the rest.