Q: sign 60mth contract for security alarm. Moved out of state. Is it it voided now?
Signed security alarm system for 60 months at home address. Moved out of state. Does that contract now become voided and service should be cancelled with no penalties?
A:
When it comes to interpreting any contract, it always boils down to the terms of the specific contract that you signed. With some notable exceptions, the courts and the law tend to stay out of contractual relationships, allowing parties to enter into contracts on terms to which both sides agree. As such, the answer to your question will be found right there in the contract that you signed. A lot of contracts like these (gym memberships, etc), where location is a critical element to providing the services, contain clauses that allow you to terminate the agreement if you move to a place that is a certain distance (more than XX miles) away from one of their locations. Again, though, you simply have to check the contract itself.
If the contract doesn't include such a term, then your next best bet would be to attempt to negotiate a termination with the alarm company. If it's a nationwide company, then you may be stuck with continuing the contract at your new location. Otherwise, you will want to appeal to their better judgment to let you out of the contract under your circumstances, or else make a customer (and potential online reviewer) unhappy.
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