Does a bank owe me for 8 months safe box rent?

Question

I renewed my safety deposit box rent for 1 year in August. I just received a letter form the bank saying to come in and remove the contents of the box if I wanted it before the end of the year as they are closing the local branch office. I asked if I would get a refund on the 8 unused months and they said the only thing they could do was to waive that portion of the rental towards a safe box at another branch of the same bank. Is there a way I can just get my money back?

Answer 1

You could talk to your local District Attorney's office to find out if there is any recourse through your state's Consumer Protection laws.

Answer 2

That is not their offer. They will give you credit toward another safe deposit box at another branch.

Answer 3

Obviously not.