Hi I sold my caravan last week, the lady came and viewed it, was very happy with it, paid for it, changed names in the office as it’s already sited, yesterday she messaged and said she’s changed her mind and doesn’t want the caravan!!!, I said Iv spent the money, so just resell it, she said i should not of spent the money until she is completely satisfied with the caravan, and has threatened to call the police and take me to small claims court ???
Any ideas
its none of her business what or when you spend the money. she paid for it and was happy enough, you didnt have her arm up her back did you? like you said its down to her now as to what she does with it, she either keeps it or sells it on
the moment she handed over the money was the time she confirmed she was happy with it, tell her to call the police or take you to court, not that she will do either of them, no doubt shes had a nice week away in the caravan and sees this as a chance of getting her money back
Always on dodgy ground with private sales as there are so many reasons people have a change of heart,and will find all sorts of reasons for get out. Unless everything is totally in black and white the condition of sale, and both parties signed the agreement,the seller is usually the looser.
Thanks for your replies
I’ll just wait for the court date,
She said she felt rushed, but spent 3 hours going round the caravan, I haven’t the money to give her back, as I needed a new work van, the reason for selling the caravan
Have you spoken to the office?
You mention "changed names in the office as already sited" which suggests that in addition to the caravan (tourer or static???) being sold, the pitch agreement has been transferred.
I think if you talk to Citizens Advice, or you may have a legal helpline with your home insurance, they will agree with marg6 - your buyer is trying it on (probably the well known buyers remorse).
As far as I am aware, if you see the goods prior to purchase, and agree to purchase the goods you are looking at, UNLESS a trial period has been agreed, there is NO legal right to a refund on the basis of "I've changed my mind".
If you're buying second-hand goods from a private seller, your rights are nowhere near as strong as when buying from a shop.
The only protection is that it's correctly described and the owner has the right to sell it. Here, it really is a case of caveat emptor or "let the buyer beware".
So if the seller says nothing or little about the goods and you buy it, then that's it. Even if it's shoddy, you weren't mis-sold, so have no comeback. Though if they lie to you – you do.
If you do buy a second-hand item from a private individual it only has to match any advertised description. This limited protection falls under The Misrepresentation Act for when an untrue fact or statement is made by the seller to convince a buyer to make a purchase.
A private seller isn't under any obligation to tell you about any faults or defects, and there's no requirement for the item to be of satisfactory quality or suitable for any specific purpose.
So, as you may have heard, purchasing from a private seller is a matter of 'buyer beware'. You should check the product thoroughly to ensure you are 100% happy before buying it.
For example:
Should you consider buying a used car privately, you ideally should have your own mechanic examine it and undertake checks on its history (HPI etc.) before purchasing, as you can't return it if faults are found at a later date.
If you privately purchase a caravan that turns out to have faults with it's electrics, cooker and shower. It will not have been misrepresented to you unless the seller specifically said all these components were in full working order.
She has no chance I would have thought, unless they can somehow prove you actually lied ( not just hid it ) about something significantly wrong with the van.
Just my personal thoughts, not the view of this website
The buyer is definitely very trying. Personal I would totally ignore them. If they say they are going to take you to court for the money just say ok as they don't have a leg to stand on and it will cost them more money if they try.
Assuming all was legit with the sale.
You have nothing to worry about as the buyer was given every opportunity to walk away at any time. They would lose in a court of law and I doubt if any solicitor would want to go to court.
If the sale was as you describe, I can't see that she has a case of any kind, 'changing your mind' is not part of any sales protection on face to face transactions (different for distance selling where you cant examine the goods until delivered), unless specifically declared as a 'sale or return' or 'trial' period arrangement.
As far as the Police are concerned, she's the one at risk, she is harassing YOU!
The OP paid the year’s site fees, the buyer changed the pitch name to hers - without paying the OP a pro-rata share of the annual fee ? Or was that part of the caravan purchase? (I’m not familiar with the process.)
The buyer now wants her money back for the caravan she bought (& maybe had a holiday in, so what state is it in now?) and she still has her name on the pitch for her future holidays? or am I reading that wrong? She thinks she can get the caravan money back & also keep the pitch? Hard to get the name taken back without the buyer being there in the office.
Quote: Originally posted by Jeanette mitchell on 29/8/2024
I have blocked her now as i was worrying myself with what she was saying ☹️
Ill just wait for a solicitors letter !!
Do not worry about anything and I doubt you will ever get anything through the post about it.
I agree with what has already been said. The buyer may have "changed their mind" but that is their problem, not the sellers. The seller is under no obligation whatsoever.
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Topic: Caravan sale advice
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