event venue cancellation policy dispute

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Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

event venue cancellation policy dispute. I've been dealing with this for about 8 months now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 7 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $92,000.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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Here's my take on the legal issues.

Based on what you've described, you likely have a viable claim under the implied covenant of good faith. The standard is whether a reasonable person would find the conduct commercially reasonable.

I'd recommend documenting everything in writing from this point forward. Keep copies of all communications.

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NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. Every situation is different so YMMV.

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NAL believe it or not, but from what I've read, you should file a complaint. Standard disclaimer: talk to an actual attorney for your case.

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Been there. Here's what I learned.

Here's where people usually go wrong is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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I've dealt with this before.

The trap most people fall into is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services ngl.

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Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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Check if there's a choice of law provision. That determines which state's law applies.

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Get everything in writing going forward. Verbal agreements are hard to enforce.