Consumer law covers a number of areas, including services and subscriptions. As consumers, we all take advantage of such services like gym memberships or magazine subscription services. Many times, consumers end up paying more than they bargained for when trying to cancel their services or subscription accounts. At Sheehan & Associates P.C., we can help any consumer with a cancellation issue. There are state and federal laws regarding such programs that can help you cancel your account and avoid monthly payments.
Any service or subscription you sign up for should have a cancellation policy. In general, you will need to understand the cancellation policy and follow it when you wish to stop the service or cease a subscription. However, in some cases, fraudulent means, misrepresentation of the service or a failed agreement can give you the right to cancel the contract. Knowing your rights in this instance can assist you in stopping the services or subscription.
In an instance of misrepresentation and/or fraud, our attorneys can help you file a claim and complete cancellation. We can review your case and determine if an instance of fraud took place, helping you to move forward, no longer tied to the company or program.
Specific Contract Laws
Consumer contracts for subscriptions or services will vary. A common issue among consumers can be found regarding gym membership contracts. You have the right to cancel a contract in a given time frame upon signing up as well as based on cancellation terms for the future. There are also certain rights given to you for cancellation based on state laws. However, most individuals have no idea what their rights are or how to go about canceling such a service without having to pay additional fees or waiting until the cancellation window is open.
It is important for every consumer to know the laws surrounding an industry before signing a contract. But if you are like most consumers, you don’t know these laws and even where to start looking. This is where our office comes in. At Sheehan & Associates, we can help you to learn more about laws in a given industry before signing a contract. We can also help by reviewing terms of an agreement you signed that you no longer want to be involved in.
For most consumers, they are intimidated by the contract language or what they are being told by the service provider. Don’t just believe anything you are told or continue to pay for a service or subscription because you think you have to. You do have cancellation rights. By contacting our office, we can determine the best course of action for your individual case.
Perhaps you didn’t understand your rights when signing a contract? Then we can help. If you signed a contract for service and the provider is not holding up to their end of the bargain but are still charging you, we can help. No matter your situation, we can review the terms of the agreement and work on a solution.
If you or a loved one have been affected by a cancellation issue, give our office a call. We are happy to provide quality legal assistance.