6 Month Rule for cancellation in Suffolk?

lisa678 Posted: Dec 31, 2007 07:46 AM

6 Month Rule for cancellation in Suffolk?

Hi

I recently had to cancel my wedding reception planned for June 7th, 2008. I let the rep know at our catering service and venue (both Lessings) about a week ago. I was told unless the place is rebooked with a wedding, we won't get our money back ($5K deposit). I have since advertised the availability on this site and have received a few responses in regard to a Better Business Bureau law that states if cancelled 6 months or more in Suffolk County that we may receive all but $100 in refund of deposit.

Can anyone elaborate on this? Has anyone known anyone to go through this before?

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Happy new year everyone!

beram63 Posted: Dec 31, 2007 07:58 AM

Re: 6 Month Rule for cancellation in Suffolk?

i was looking @ our Lessings contract after seeing this post, and mine states that we are entitled to a full refund of deposits if we cancel more than 6 months before our date. that said, doesn't it mean that you would have had to send the cancellation letter prior to december 7th? i'm not sure about the law, and i don't know if the rules are the same w/ all lessings locations, but our contract gives us the same protection as this 6 month rule.

MsPotterhead Posted: Dec 31, 2007 11:05 AM

Re: 6 Month Rule for cancellation in Suffolk?

That is the law, regardless of what the contract states. You have to give them a cancellation dated six months prior to the date, and they must give you back all but $100. Good luck!