Cancel furniture purchase?

Questioner

The furniture store could not deliver after down payment. Now after a long time they still want to deliver, but I want to cancel the purchase. Is that possible?

Lawyer

The answer to your question depends on the specific circumstances surrounding your purchase and the agreements made. In general, if a seller cannot meet the delivery obligation within an agreed period, you have the option to cancel the agreement. What is important here is whether a fatal term has been agreed. This means that the furniture had to be delivered before a specific date. If that date has been exceeded and you have given the seller notice of default (given an official warning that he has not complied with the agreement), then you have the right to terminate the agreement. If no fatal term has been agreed, the store should in principle be given a 'reasonable' term to still complete the delivery. What is reasonable depends on the circumstances. In your specific situation, where you are actually no longer interested in the furniture, it might be advisable to let the store know that you want to cancel the agreement due to the fact that they have not delivered within the agreed period. It would be advisable to do this in writing and to keep a proof of this communication. It is always wise to seek legal advice before taking such action. This is a complex area of ​​law and the specific details of your situation may affect the outcome. This initial advice can give you direction as to what steps you can take. ---------------- Stichting Rechtswinkel.nl is a national organization with students and volunteers. The above advice is based on limited information and may be incomplete or even incorrect for your situation. Always consult a lawyer or attorney for your further steps. Read disclaimer: https://rechtswinkel.nl/disclaimer I would like to invite you to rate the above answer so that we can learn from your response.