<human>: Hello,

I would greatly appreciate some advice on this matter. This is happening in central TX. I booked a house for a birthday party using one of those popular websites like homeaway, vrbo, etc. In our conversation with the property manager we clearly stated it was a party and would have many guests over and he said, "No problem. They neighbors may complain but they can't really do anything." After I paid a deposit of several hundred dollars 2 things happened. First my city passed some very strict rules regarding short term rental properties and then the owner sprung a bunch of additional house rules on me a mere couple weeks before the party.

Now he's saying I can't have any guests outside after 10pm (one of the main reasons we booked this place was the outdoor hot tub and fire pit) or there's a fine, if more people enter the property than the number we had agreed would spend the night (12) that's a fine, if a neighbor complains for any reason that's a fine. You get the idea.

I considered it fair that I should be able to cancel my reservation and get my deposit back since he's changing the terms of the agreement. He argues that it's mainly city ordinances which he can't control and the other issues were just miscommunication. Getting nowhere with him I initiated a charge back on the credit card and got my money back, but now he is threatening to press legal charges for credit card fraud. I mostly think he's bluffing because it wouldn't be worth it for a few hundred bucks but he says that he has the documentation he needs to win the case and won't hesitate to take legal action because he believes I will be forced to pay court costs. Any help or advice would be hugely appreciated!

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<bot>: Booked a weekend house rental for a party (stated up front), owner suddenly imposed strict rules and fine schedule, refused refund, charged back credit card, threatening legal action.