Q: What are the rules concerning cancelling a non month-to-month copier maintenance contract in California? Thank you!
Rumor in the sales pit area has it that in CA a copier maintenance contract can be cancelled with a 30-day written notice regardless of the length of time of the original maintenance contract. I am seeking an answer to this question so that I can educate my sales peeps and prevent them from giving incorrect information to their customers thereby alleviating possible litigation. I look forward to hearing back from you.
A: What does the contract say? That is key. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
A: This is not the kind of question that can be answered on a public forum. If you want legal advice on which to rely for your business for purposes of avoiding litigation, you need to hire an attorney. There is a body of law pertaining to maintenance contracts relating to personal, home and home business use. (Business and Professions Code Sections 9800-9873; http://www.bearhfti.ca.gov/laws/ear_regs.pdf.) I am not aware of similar regulations applying to commercial maintenance contracts, although there may be such regulations. Termination is most likely covered by the language of the service contract.
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