COVID Wedding Cancellations: The Legal Battle for Deposit Refunds

TVNZ: Fair Go
Written By Phil Houghton

An Auckland couple's $6,500 wedding deposit dispute heads to the Disputes Tribunal, highlighting complex legal questions around 'frustrated contracts' during COVID-19 lockdowns.

This case addresses critical issues about deposit retention when events were cancelled due to government mandates, potentially setting important precedents for similar disputes. The clash between venue maintenance costs and consumers' rights to refunds for undelivered services raises significant questions about fair contract resolution during unprecedented circumstances.

Phil Houghton http://www.houghtoncreative.co.nz
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