Q: Hello, I have been paying my daughter's quinceanera for a year and it was supposed to be in May 29, 2020. They won't
refund my money plus they say I have to continue to make payments or I will be in breach of contract and lose my $$$. They said I can pospone to next month but, a bunch of my family have already canceled. what can I do??
A:
Take a look at the contract with them to see if there there is any termination/cancellation provision that speaks to this first. For example, they may take a small cancellation fee instead of the whole amount since you are giving them more than 30 days' notice.
It seems to me that many places have been willing to negotiate and waive the fees given the situation. I would recommend calling them and explaining that although restrictions may be lifted, you have family members who still cannot travel, etc. It also isn't recommended to have large gatherings even if restrictions are lifted.
If that does not work then you may want to hire a lawyer to draft a letter to them demanding the return of your deposit depending on the amount at issue.
Hope this helps!
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