I repair computers for the public and how long would you think they would have to come pick up there computer?
Posted on March 27th, 2010 by admin
before it couldnt be reinbursts?
When I worked at the local PC shop, we had a form we printed out for every machine that was checked in. It stated that if you do not pick up your system within 60 days, then the PC becomes property of the store.
This is a legally binding document, so after 2 months then it’s your property.
I suggest typing up such a document and having people sign it before you work on their PC.
March 27th, 2010 at 8:18 am
by law you have to keep it for a minimum of 6 months before you can sell it on hope this helps
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March 27th, 2010 at 8:48 am
A couple of hours, or even a few days if they need to travel a long way, or have to get a bus or train.
Unless they can get someone to collect t it quicker.
That’s one way of answering your question, another answer could be an absolute minimum of 3 months before you can dispose of it.
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March 27th, 2010 at 9:23 am
It would depend on your local laws and your business terms and conditions agreed by your customer.
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March 27th, 2010 at 10:13 am
Maybe you should type up a simple agreement that the person has to sign when they leave a computer with you. This should set out a time limit and any other conditions you feel are reasonable. At least then you could say "you signed the agreement".
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March 27th, 2010 at 10:49 am
When I worked at the local PC shop, we had a form we printed out for every machine that was checked in. It stated that if you do not pick up your system within 60 days, then the PC becomes property of the store.
This is a legally binding document, so after 2 months then it’s your property.
I suggest typing up such a document and having people sign it before you work on their PC.
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March 27th, 2010 at 11:33 am
If you are repairing PCs out of your house (no official business license) you really dont have to keep the machine a minimum amount, just state the machine is done, and they have x amount of time (next payday or whatever) to get it otherwise you will do what you want with it. I seriously doubt they can sue you if you state you were repairing it for them and just wanted money for the amount of the cost and time put into it, which is fair. Wont hurt really to have some kind of contract written out and signed in case of these, so if they do try to sue, you can state that they knew ahead of time and you are just doing it to save your ass.
If this is a real business, then you could state on a contract they sign when they bring it in and tell you what the problem is, that after a month or two after the repairs are complete, that you will send a certified letter, and then a month or two after that you can state you have the legal right (after a lawyer states you can) to do what you want with the machine (dispose of it, resale it or use it for your own purpose).
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