Stayed in fine hotels several times with LHC packa...

Stayed in fine hotels several times with LHC packages. Now wanted to book something again, but now suddenly have to pay in advance, where it used to be at the hotel itself if you had actually stayed there. The reason given for this (compliance with new legislation) is rubbish. LHC is not an ANVR member or anything, so this is certainly not what I want at this time.
On the site it is possible to postpone payment and to "pay at a time that suits you", but after booking you appear to have to pay within 3 days. Sent an email about this, but to date (3 days later - I do receive reminders to pay) no response. A pity, because I was always very satisfied.
Although the starting price was often inflated, the final deal was usually fine for what was offered.