ASIC wins against Rent4Keeps for overcharging vulnerable consumers on essential household goods
The Federal Court today found the business model used by Rent4Keeps to sell everyday goods, such as furniture, electronics and whitegoods breached the Credit Act. Between 1 April and 30 June 2019, Rent4Keeps’ largest franchise, Darranda Pty Ltd, entered into 516 ‘lease’ agreements with customers, often from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who paid significantly more for …