Do I have any legal standing after signing an agreement for a vacation rental I never stayed in?

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Do I have any legal standing after signing an agreement for a vacation rental I never stayed in?

I agreed to rent a vacation home for a few days. After paying half the total fee, when I went to get the keys I was told the rental was unavailable and they had me stay somewhere else. After a few hours exploring my options, I decided not to stay where they put me and called to let them know I was leaving. Because I never stayed I want my money back but am having trouble getting the guys to send it back. Do I have any legal standing? I am from the Bahamas and the company is in the US.

Asked on August 7, 2012 under Real Estate Law, New York

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

If you agreed to lease a particular vacation rental but were unable to stay in it due to issues pertaining to the rental being unavailable, you are entitled under the laws of all states in this country to get your money back. You agreed to a particular unit and were unable to receive what was promised.


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