6 Moving Company Contract Gotchas
- $0.60 Per Pound Liability: HIGH Default "released value" coverage pays 60 cents per pound. Your $2000 TV = $24 if broken
- Not-To-Exceed Estimates: HIGH Binding estimates can still increase if inventory differs. "Binding" doesn't mean fixed
- Stair/Long Carry Fees: MEDIUM Extra charges for stairs, long walks, or elevators. $50-100 per flight of stairs
- Claim Filing Deadlines: HIGH Damage claims must be filed within 9 months. Miss deadline = no compensation
- Delivery Window Ranges: MEDIUM Long-distance delivery "windows" can be 7-21 days. No guaranteed delivery date
- Storage-In-Transit: MEDIUM Items may be stored in warehouse during transport. Additional fees may apply