Absolutely Fuming! Rude Parent

[Blackcat31]

She came and paid for the clothes on Saturday, that's when she saw the dogs.

It's seriously been a **** storm ever since. She's called me a few times, saying she wants her money and saying it isn't fair. I am honestly so sick to my stomach, I want to cry - this whole weekend. It's been awful for me My in-laws are here, and I've been in a horrible mood the entire time. I get anxious with things like this, and I just want her to leave me alone. Why can't she do this?

She told me today that she wants the contract and anything else she signed tonight. I photocopied them tonight for her.

I am so sad about this whole thing.

Oh good! I thought she stiffed you for that and was maybe going to say to take the money she owed for the clothes out of her deposit but glad to hear she already paid for the stuff.

As far as handling the rest of HER issues I would do what Cheer suggested:

Stop taking calls or emails. Send her a certified letter with her copies and a letter stating that per the signed contract, no fee will be refunded and No communication in the future will be necessary.

DO NOT allow any type of contact at all. If necessary tell her that you will NOT be disscussing this any further and if she tries to contact you again, you will file harassment charges. Tell her you will be sending her the requested info certified mail and leave it at that.

I know it is hard but try not to let her ruin your mood.

This is HER issue NOT yours. You are in the right here.

[Lynn825]

If your contract clearly states that it is non refundable, then no, I would not refund the deposit. We make our deposits non refundable for a very good reason.

Give her copies of everything and then don't give her another minute of your time.

[Thriftylady]

I am suspicious that perhaps she decided to do something else or whatever and was just looking for reasons to put it on you. Stick to your contract.

[Blackcat31]

OLD thread....

[renodeb]

I would keep her contract on file just incase and tell her that she signed a contract that it was non-refundable and thats, that. She doesnt have a leg to stand on.
Deb

[Dilley Beans]

Yes, keep everything you have for them on file, including any emails. Find out the statute of limitations for future reference too. I would not respond to anything not in writing if any communication happens after this.

[SignMeUp]

ZOMBIE THREAD ::

[AmyKidsCo]

If your contract clearly states that it is non refundable, then no, I would not refund the deposit. We make our deposits non refundable for a very good reason.

Give her copies of everything and then don't give her another minute of your time.

Keep the originals for your records though!

You kept your part of the contract - you were ready, willing, and able to provide care for her child. SHE changed her mind. She's lucky you didn't require a PAID 2 week notice.

[Unregistered]

Did you end up taking the cost of the yardsale items out of the deposit? Or how would that work.

[midaycare]

This is not helpful advice, but sometimes it just needs to be said: She is such a tool. Now keep the deposit for having to deal with her and don't feel bad about it.

[Unregistered]

Normally I would say for you to keep the deposit. However it may be worth it to just give it to her and be done with her non-sense.

[MyAngels]

I'm sure this has already been resolved as this thread is over three years old.....

[midaycare]

I'm sure this has already been resolved as this thread is over three years old.....

Ha! I was wondering ... Why so many posters I don't recognize?

[Crazy8]

I'm sure this has already been resolved as this thread is over three years old.....

LOL! I didn't realize it was that old (thought it was from this june when I quickly glanced at it) and was wondering why I didn't even remember typing my response from just 2 months ago…. guess because it was 3 years and 2 months, LOL!