Nervous about Confrontation

[mimi]

Even with a neighbor available, DO NOT open your door. If he comes and persistantly bangs on your door then you must call the police. An argument over money with a bully will not go well. If they really think they deserve their money, let them take you to small claims court......and I bet they won't

[Sandbox Sally]

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[mimi]

So no worries about the money and do not speak, text, email or meet with them in person. They are having a temper tantrum over the money and they are trying to scare you. I would never send my husband to see a woman where there is a disagreement....to much can go wrong.

[Sandbox Sally]

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[cfred]

Sorry to hear you're having to deal with this nonsense Alphaghetti.

I would think twice about having your neighbour speak to him directly. It's a great idea to have her there as a witness but not actively involved. You can control your actions, but not those of others. It's lovely of her to offer to step in, but in a confrontation like this, it's better if she doesn't dive right in, just in case anyone loses their head. Take notes, document everything, yes....talk to the guy, a definite no. Who knows how much it might escalate. She should just remain on the sideline (on her property if possible) taking notes.

My two cents - just email them or leave a voicemail stating that you are within your rights not to refund the money as per your contract which they signed. Let them know that you will not be answering the door to her husband and if you feel at any time that you are being intimidated or threatened, you will call the police immediately. It sounds like they're good and mad - you certainly don't want to bring this sort of situation to your home and business.

I like the idea of contacting the police just to give them a heads up that there may be an issue later. You could also include this in your message to the family.

DO NOT OPEN YOUR DOOR TO HIM!!!!

[playfelt]

If you take Friday as their two week notice day then you do probably owe them for one week of money as in this week and next week are their two weeks they owe you so if this week is already paid and you have a two week deposit then you do owe them one week of the deposit.

[Sandbox Sally]

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[playfelt]

It isn't about whether you are willing to continue providing care or not. If the family decides to terminate care that is their perogative and reason is immaterial.

IF your contract says parents need to give two weeks notice then that is what they did when they pulled their daughter and said she would not be coming back. So she only owes you for the equivalent of two weeks of fees and you need to return any extra which in this case could be the third week of money already paid and any deposit they made when they started with you.

[Sandbox Sally]

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[cfred]

I would either mail it or do an email transfer. Just sayin'.....