Can I get reimbursed for a $150 deposit for security that wasn’t provided?
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Can I get reimbursed for a $150 deposit for security that wasn’t provided?
I rented a banquet room for a grad party and was told if there was to be any drinking we had to hire our own security or hire the manager for $150. We opted to hire the manager, whom I never did see until Monday morning. She said that she had to leave on an emergency but left her son nd his friend. However, they never did identify themselves or even came inside the room. They were also not even present when the party was over, however in the contract it says they have to be there 30 minutes after. Fortunately no security was ever needed but I don’t feel like this service was provided so think she should give me my $150 back.
Asked on June 5, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Legally, you should be entitled to the money; if you paid for a service but were not provided it, the banquet room breached the contract and you can recover the sum(s) you paid for that service. Given the amount at stake, if they will not voluntarily repay you, you would likely be best off filing an action in small claims court (i.e. a lawsuit for breach of contract) and acting as your own attorney.
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