Olin Lathrop wrote:
>> My second step would be to do a chargeback. What kind of proof would
>> I need to provide to the credit card company to convince them we're
>> innocent?
>>
>> The only remaining option I see, is taking the case to a small claims
>> court.
>
> Wait a minute.  You haven't already paid these people, have you?  That 
> would
> have been really stupid.

The rental company put an authorization for $400 (the amount of the deposit) 
on the card, but they haven't actually charged anything yet.

> If they charged the credit card for the damages,
> you need to immediately dispute the charge with the credit card company.
> You want it to be their burden (and hassle) of proof that you owe them.

That's the plan.

> Getting your money back after the fact will be much more difficult.

True.

Vitaliy


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