Outrageous Bank Cheque Fee – $100
From Glenys Dolphin Melbourne Solicitor dolphinlaw@bigpond.com.
I have recently had the pleasure of dealing with Hocking Stuart Estate Agents in particular the St Kilda Office at 204-212 Barkly Street St Kilda as solicitor for the vendor in relation to the sale of my client’s property.
Prior to settlement I received a letter in relation to release of deposit moneys which stated inter alia “Please be advised that an administration cost of $100 will be charged to the vendor for a Bank Cheque as we are the accountants processing the Trust Account on behalf of Hocking Stuart”. The message was underlined and emphasised in bold print.