Charged outrageous amount for clean-up at the RH

JCam695 Posted: Jul 10, 2006 03:22 PM

Charged outrageous amount for clean-up at the RH

Let me explain, we had a drunk friend who was passing out at the wedding so I told him to go lay down in the bridal suite. Apparently (I didn't see it) he threw up on the couch. So they charged us $1000 for clean-up.

I totally understand that we are responsible for paying to clean up, but doesn't $1000 seem ridiculous!?!??!?!?

I emailed the hall today to ask why it is so much money, but I have not heard back.

Just wondering if anyone else was hit with a charge like this?

JenNeen Posted: Jul 10, 2006 03:26 PM

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Seems unreasonable. They could get a new couch for that amount. Was there anything specified in your contract?

JCam695 Posted: Jul 10, 2006 03:30 PM

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I'll have to check the contract...I bet you're right, that's probably in there as the minimum amount we agreed to pay in case of damages. UGH!

JenNeen Posted: Jul 10, 2006 03:35 PM

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Talk to them anyway....you never know. Good Luck.

suven Posted: Jul 10, 2006 05:18 PM

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try to negotiate.

This might sound evil and horrid, but I'd let the guest know about this. I wouldn't necessarily tell him to give you the money, but I'd definitely let him know about this.

If I were the drunk guest, I'd be following up with the B&G to find out if I owed any money as a result of *my* drunkeness.

Mrs. dleeny Posted: Jul 10, 2006 06:42 PM

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Posted by suven

try to negotiate.

This might sound evil and horrid, but I'd let the guest know about this. I wouldn't necessarily tell him to give you the money, but I'd definitely let him know about this.

If I were the drunk guest, I'd be following up with the B&G to find out if I owed any money as a result of *my* drunkeness.

that is NOT evil at all! he should pay for it! it's not like he was sick with the flu. he got drunk and threw up

I would also ask to see the cleaning invoice.

suven Posted: Jul 10, 2006 09:17 PM

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Posted by dleeny

it's not like he was sick with the flu. he got drunk and threw up

Exactly! An accident I could tolerate, but not irresponsibility.

Did you happen to have wedding insurance? Maybe that would pay out?

N.Y.bride Posted: Jul 10, 2006 09:22 PM

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Id ask your guest to at least help pay.

butterfly20 Posted: Jul 11, 2006 01:57 AM

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steam cleaning companies are like less than $50 for a sofa... and extra stain treatment is still under 100.

Mrs. dleeny Posted: Jul 11, 2006 09:07 AM

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Posted by butterfly20

steam cleaning companies are like less than $50 for a sofa... and extra stain treatment is still under 100.

I know it was 6 yrs ago, but I hired a company who sent 2 guys over to my place to steam clean 2 couches that I bought (they were floor samples).

they were at my place for at least 1/2 an hour. they did an AMAZING job - the couches looked brand spanking new. it cost me $200 + tip. I find it very hard to believe that it cost them $1000.

I would absolutely ask to see the bill

pigs222seal Posted: Jul 11, 2006 09:24 AM

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I would call some local cleaners up and get a quote from them, then show your RH.

I am not sure how they will give you a quote without seeing it, but its a good try.

Sorry , this happened...I hope everything works out.

Blu-ize Posted: Jul 11, 2006 02:29 PM

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If it's in your contract for damages and the magic number is $1000 the only thing you can try to do is negotiate.

I would not ask my guest to fork over any money. If I had a guest in my home break something I wouldn't ask them to pay for it.

Sonicstef Posted: Jul 11, 2006 02:31 PM

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Im not sure of the exact prices but professional cleaners charge an absolute fortuene to clean up anything that is a bodily fluid like vomit, blood, etc.. Particularily if its on upolstery, it might actually have cost them $1000!

I would definitely try to negotiate. Im sure they would be happier to receive a fair amount from you than have to takeyou to court.