Do You Lose Your Deposit If It Rains and You Cancel?

Most local party rental companies have a rain policy and it is worth asking about before you book, not the day of the party.

Quick answer

  • โœ“Most local party rental companies have a rain policy and it is worth asking about before you book, not the day of the party.
  • โœ“The standard approach is that if you cancel due to weather you either get a credit toward a future date or you forfeit the deposit depending on how much notice you give.
  • โœ“Some shops are flexible and will work with you especially if you are a returning customer or if you are rescheduling rather than canceling outright.
  • โœ“The key is to read the cancellation policy when you book and not wait until it is already raining to figure out your options.
  • โœ“A local shop is almost always easier to work with on this than a big regional company because you are talking to a real person who knows you.

Full answer

Do you lose your deposit if it rains and you cancel? Most local party rental companies have a rain policy and it is worth asking about before you book, not the day of the party. The standard approach is that if you cancel due to weather you either get a credit toward a future date or you forfeit the deposit depending on how much notice you give. Some shops are flexible and will work with you especially if you are a returning customer or if you are rescheduling rather than canceling outright. The key is to read the cancellation policy when you book and not wait until it is already raining to figure out your options. A local shop is almost always easier to work with on this than a big regional company because you are talking to a real person who knows you. We are located right near the Valley Plaza Recreational Center. Call or text Oscar or come by the store on Vanowen Street and he will walk you through the rain policy before you put any money down.

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