A consumer buys living room furniture. The store gives the consumer $2,000 credi
ID: 1251880 • Letter: A
Question
A consumer buys living room furniture. The store gives the consumer $2,000 credit to be paid back over two years. The store fails to disclose the interest rate that it charges for credit. Under the TruthAct, the store is wrong for not listing the interest:a. but the customer agreed to it, so there is no violation
b. but the consumer's only recourse is to cancel the contract
c. and must pay the consumer a finance charge as a result
d. and may have to pay the consumer up to $1,000 (civil damages) plus attorney fees
e. there is no violation here
Explanation / Answer
b. but the consumer's only recourse is to cancel the contract