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Consumer Protection Act allows consumer cooling off period
Summary
Section 16 of the Act addresses the consumer’s right to rescind a transaction that occurred as a result of direct marketing. The consumer may do this without incurring any penalty. The supplier will have to return any moneys paid. The section is applicable in addition to any other existing right that a consumer may have to rescind a transaction or agreement.
Author | Tumeka Matshoba |
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Division | Audit and Assurance > Legal and governance |
Keywords | Consumer Protection Act
Consumer cooling off period |
Date | 1 July 2010 |
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