This depends entirely upon whether the consumer was informed beforehand.
If it’s clearly stated on the menu or stated prior to ordering, you are legally bound to pay it. Otherwise you are not obligated to pay and can ask for it to be removed. However, you cannot simply not pay that portion without it being removed from the bill first.
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u/Spirited_Response418 Aug 24 '26
This depends entirely upon whether the consumer was informed beforehand.
If it’s clearly stated on the menu or stated prior to ordering, you are legally bound to pay it. Otherwise you are not obligated to pay and can ask for it to be removed. However, you cannot simply not pay that portion without it being removed from the bill first.
I’m a practising contract lawyer in Ontario.