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Asked 3 months ago - Nyack, NY
FlagA Photographer under-quoted a job for 2300. The job turned out to cost 6500. They asked that we try to make up the difference. We have now paid 4800. all together. This week they made an unauthorized charge against our credit card for this job which now we have paid 5200. I am wanting to ask for them to credit us that because it was unauthorized. I am wanting to know the law so I can proceed. Is there a certain percentage that can be charged over a quote given for a job?
You have to look at the terms of your agreement with the photographer to see if there is anything that would permit him to charge more than the original price agreed upon. If there isn't anything in the contract that would permit him to charge you more than the agreed-upon price, then he can't and his making additional charges on your credit card that you haven't agreed to is wrong. Not only would he owe you the money back, with interest, if the contract did not permit him to make the overcharge, he might be subject to criminal liability for theft.
Given the amounts at stake here, I would suggest that you at least consult briefly with a competent local attorney to see what your options are.
I agree with my colleagues who have previously answered. I would simply add that there is no set "most" amount that can be charged over a quote. This would be governed by your agreement with the photographer, as would the credit card transaction. Check out the agreement and see if you can find a local attorney to do the same. Also, if you believe the credit charge was unauthorized, you may be able to dispute it with your credit card company who will make inquiries on your behalf as well.
Good luck resolving this issue.
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