What would you do?

I would be surprised if a site would be open on 15th May.  I certainly wouldn’t be happy going anywhere  at present, too many unknowns.  Sadly, I just loose the deposit if the dates can’t be changed. 

As much as it'd p me off I'd forgo the £75. I very much doubt that the Haven sites will be open when they say, but even if they are I'd doubt all the entertainment will be on. 

The caravan owner is being bloody minded in asking for the rest of the money now

Just going on what you posted above neveramsure or do you mean the offer is only valid if Haven doesn't open

 If your contract is with Haven and the static owner is the third party, then if you break those T&Cs by not paying the balance you lose the deposit, but if you pay then Haven would be breaking the contract if the May holiday did not go ahead and you would be entitled to a full refund.

If the third party is mixed up in this then its muddy waters as Haven would have to get monies back from them before paying you, and that is a lot harder to get.

If in your position I would forego the deposit, and write it off.

Good news everyone, from 10:00am Haven have extended the closure dates.

This is an extract from their web page “Our parks will remain closed until SUNDAY 31 MAY 2020”

I have contacted the caravan owner who waited for email confirmation from Haven before agreeing to refund my £75. Latest news is that the money will be transferred later today.

Thank you all for your input.

Great outcome for you, Nevers. Problem solved.👍🏻

Glad it’s sorted, a worry you could have done without.

Start planning for autumn, fingers crossed!

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..... but don't part with any cash yet, wait for certain. 

That's good news Nevers - now to start planning again! 👍