Will I get my deposit back from my wedding venue?
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Will I get my deposit back from my wedding venue?
I had to cancel my wedding venue due to the location and unable to find caterers and other necessities needed. I had already signed the contract and put down a deposit. In the contract it states that if cancellation prior than 6 months of event will result in them keeping the deposit. When I called to let them know about the cancelation it was within 9 months before said event would take place. I asked if there was a document I would need to fill out to verify the cancellation. The venue owner said they would get back to me. It has been almost a week and I have left multiple voicemails and emails. As long as I canceled within the 6 months before the wedding will I get my deposit back?
Asked on February 7, 2017 under Business Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Contracts are legally enforceable, in court if need be. If the contract stated that you would get the money back if you cancelled now, they have to return it to you; if they don't, you could sue them (such as in small claims court) for breach of contract to recover it.
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