Rental Company Agents Verbally Promise Refunds Then Reverse Decisions
U-Haul agents promise refunds for early equipment returns over the phone, then reverse the decision the next day with no documentation trail. Customers are left with wasted time and no recourse when agent commitments are not honored. This gap between verbal promises and enforceable commitments is a systemic problem in rental and service industries.
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