Complaint Review: MId-State Moving And Storage Dba Florida Van Lines - Clearwater Florida

First thing the R's have to do is get an immediate restraining order against FVL, preventing them from auctioning their belongings while the matter is investigated. Then, contact the Florida FBI, they have all the goods on Florida-based companies that scam, and see if they can help. When was the original move, and how much did the price increase? What were they told upfront, and what does their contract say? Consult a contract lawyer, the $200 for an hour of lawyer time could save them thousands. Call FVL and offer them to pay the 110% of the original estimate, and tell them you'll pay the rest later. Federal law (as stated in the "Rights & Responsibilities When You Move" book that all movers are required to give out) says that a company cannot demand more then 110% of the original estimate upon delivery, and then you have 30 days to pay the balance. If they refuse this amount and demand full payment, they are in violation of federal law. I know this may make them laugh, but they might be willing to get some money rather than a paltry amount from auctioning the R's stuff. Once they've paid this amount, and offered to pay the rest over the next month, the R's hold the cards. This is what I did. My company kept demanding the full amount, another $2000, which I did not send them, and they just gave up rather then let it go to court, where their practices might come to light. But definitly, they should speak with a contract lawyer, at least to have correspondance to the movers be on scary, official letterheads. If the movers do return their belongings, videotape it, be sure to check off every box as it comes off the truck, and if not every box is there, DO NOT sign the bill of lading (which says everything arrived in good condition and the move is over). Read my report (http://www.ripoffreport.com/view.asp?id=69346) for more info, and a list of agencies to complain to. Tell them to make lots of calls and write lots of letters! I wish the R's luck!

First thing the R's have to do is get an immediate restraining order against FVL, preventing them from auctioning their belongings while the matter is investigated. Then, contact the Florida FBI, they have all the goods on Florida-based companies that scam, and see if they can help. When was the original move, and how much did the price increase? What were they told upfront, and what does their contract say? Consult a contract lawyer, the $200 for an hour of lawyer time could save them thousands. Call FVL and offer them to pay the 110% of the original estimate, and tell them you'll pay the rest later. Federal law (as stated in the "Rights & Responsibilities When You Move" book that all movers are required to give out) says that a company cannot demand more then 110% of the original estimate upon delivery, and then you have 30 days to pay the balance. If they refuse this amount and demand full payment, they are in violation of federal law. I know this may make them laugh, but they might be willing to get some money rather than a paltry amount from auctioning the R's stuff. Once they've paid this amount, and offered to pay the rest over the next month, the R's hold the cards. This is what I did. My company kept demanding the full amount, another $2000, which I did not send them, and they just gave up rather then let it go to court, where their practices might come to light. But definitly, they should speak with a contract lawyer, at least to have correspondance to the movers be on scary, official letterheads. If the movers do return their belongings, videotape it, be sure to check off every box as it comes off the truck, and if not every box is there, DO NOT sign the bill of lading (which says everything arrived in good condition and the move is over). Read my report (http://www.ripoffreport.com/view.asp?id=69346) for more info, and a list of agencies to complain to. Tell them to make lots of calls and write lots of letters! I wish the R's luck!