Legal Question in Consumer Law in Florida
motel demands more money than contracted
made reservations last year for $61.00 per night, paid $50.00 non-refundable deposit and signed papers. just received call stating they could no longer honor that rate, the knew rate will be $95.00 per night [there were no disclaimers or fine print]. can they do this?
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Re: motel demands more money than contracted
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I guess they can but they should honor their reservation. If they are part of a national chain, you should call the main customer service number and complain. If they are a franchise operation, call their number and let them know what has happened. You will probably get some results if you do or some other form of reimbursement.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
Re: motel demands more money than contracted
No -- they cannot change the contract unless the reservation listing you signed allows them to do so. Talk with the manager.
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