Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 04/12/2010 - 12:53
Posted in
What the heck? I just got my credit card bill and there is a charge for my home security contract that I did not want to renew. I sent a letter asking them to cancel this like two months ago but now they say (I called) they did not get my letter and that I am on the hook for two more years of service. So what should I do now? Is this legal in MA? Thanks in advance.
Read Similar Questions
- Automatic Contract Renewal
- Is minor in MA bound by a contract?
- Security deposit refund
- tenant failed to give timely notice
- Does MA Law allow me to Cancel a Contract within Three Days?
- Length of notice required in lease renewal
- Did the after school program breach the contract
- Homebuyer Tax Credit deadline - Is Offer to Purchase a binding contract?
- Can MA landlord sue for damages after returning security deposit?
- Tenant not paying Last Month's Rent
Recent Posts about Massachusetts Laws
| Forum | Last post |
|---|---|
|
I have a lease until June 2012, but I am very unhappy with my living situation, I pay half of the rent. I am a....
I cannot answer this question based upon your statement. Who are they....
|
2/8/2012 11:00 by Alexm2012 |
|
Is it legal for Massachusetts employer to send a SALARIED employee home for the day, without pay, for a dress ....
Federal and Massachusetts courts have upheld employee dress codes as l....
|
2/8/2012 09:09 by Munsterwoman |
|
Hi, I'm the grandmother of 4 beautiful grandchildren. The oldest has hit a rough spot with defiance (puberty ....
I'm very sorry about your situation and the ordeal your family is goin....
|
2/7/2012 23:02 by gramy |
|
Hello. I'm in the middle of an appeal for SSDI and my attorney asked me to get a residual functional capacity....
First, I guess it's not a good sign that you do not trust your current....
|
2/7/2012 08:18 by Adam13 |
|
Hi everybody.
I am trying to make an offer on a house, which is an estate sale. As I understand, the execut....
|
2/6/2012 13:50 by ilya980 |
|
I've been helping a friend pay for a lawyer to go to probate court.
Her ex-Boyfriend, whom she is taking to c....
|
2/6/2012 12:21 by rbiddle |
|
If I witness a person getting beat up at a party and just run away without calling the cops or helping the guy....
I don't think so. In terms of civil liability (as opposed to cri....
|
2/3/2012 07:17 by Coller |
|
My father passed away in September. The probate is over and settled, no contests to the will. My mother is the....
Your dad died in September and the probate is already settled – ....
|
2/2/2012 18:50 by JGraul |
|
Hi. My cousin is charged with possession with intent to distribute drugs in a Massachusetts court. He is not a....
Unfortunately for your cousin, if an immigrant is convicted of certain....
|
2/2/2012 08:07 by Sister6 |
|
Just curious if you have any thoughts or have read any information regarding the success rate of divorce media....
Yes, I've also seen the 90% estimate on various websites, with some me....
|
1/24/2012 11:47 by RRM |
|
Several of my colleagues will dictate consultation notes in which they state they don't have the complete hist....
The question probably boils down to whether or not such practice is wi....
|
10/2/2011 18:37 by Anonymous |
Automatically renewing contracts
Without seeing the terms of the contract and reviewing the process you used to notify the company of your desire to cancel, I can not say if this particular 'evergreen contract" (automatically renewing) is enforceable in MA. Generally speaking, automatic renewal clauses are enforceable as long as they contain a mechanism for ending the contract. For example, the clause may say that either party can end the contract by written notice provided within 30 days of the expiration of the original term.
I do know, however, that most companies would rather let the sale go than deal with litigation or with the MA Consumer Protection Act. You should either hire a MA lawyer to write a demand letter or do it yourself. Follow this link for information about drafting a 93A demand letter. If you can show the court that the company ignored your request to cancel and then failed to respond to your demand letter, you may be entitled to triple damages and/or attorney's fees. For more information about the subject, visit our Massachusetts Consumer Protection Law Discussion Forum. Good luck.