Suffolk County Law for Cancellation....help!

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!

Good morning!

I found an old thread that has the legal info for you, this is from May 2006, so perhaps one of the 'legal eagles' can verify that its still current? The 6 month window is RAPIDLY closing so I think its urgent you get this in writing ASAP and have the letter delivered to the RH as soon as possible, I'd use certified mail too...
I hope it is, and you get your deposit back!!!


http://www.liweddings.com/chat/topic.aspx?ID=312778&Highlight=cancellation

ETA: Whoops, aren't you already under the 6 month time limit? I just had more coffee and read this again, by my count you're at 5 months and 1 week to your date, right? Unless you sent them notice in writing in early December or prior....