I've had a really frustrating experience with Renewal By Anderson. I was all set to have some windows replaced and everything seemed to be in the clear with the HOA. But on the day the work was supposed to start, a board member just casually said "lol nevermind" and stopped the workers just as they were laying down tarps. Now I'm staring down the barrel of either an 80% cancellation fee or having to fork out an additional $7,000 to comply with their regulations. Honestly, I'm tempted to just write it off, but I'm worried about the risk of letting this go to collections. My credit score isn't a big deal for me, but I'd love to avoid getting slapped with a lawsuit. Oh, and I just realized that I don't have any written proof from the HOA about their approval—just some word of mouth—so I'm really worried about my options here.
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Yikes, that's rough! You're not alone in feeling ripped off by these companies. And while HOAs can be a nightmare, if they had approved the job, you might have had a chance to stand your ground. It’s always important to get everything in writing before signing anything. If Anderson has custom windows made already, it might be challenging to back out without a fight, so check if there's a way for you to negotiate a lower fee to cancel. At this point, a lawyer might be a smart move, or at least call them to see if they can offer a better cancellation option.
If the HOA approved the job, then the last-minute cancellation sounds fishy. You might want to push back against the HOA or Renewal by Anderson. Document everything you can—without a public notice from the HOA, you might still have room to argue. But definitely consider consulting a legal professional to see what your real options are. It could save you a headache down the road!
It sounds like the HOA might actually be the bigger issue here, not Renewal. If you had something in writing, you could argue that the HOA messed up, but without proof, you might be in a tough spot. Unfortunately, that means it could be more complicated to fight back without legal backing.
Yeah, definitely! Make sure to read up on your HOA’s guidelines, those rules can be tricky and vary a lot!
Great advice! A little legal guidance can go a long way in situations like this.