Hudson, FL asked in Contracts for Florida

Q: Hi. My husband is retiring this year as a chiropractic physician. He is 73

For several years we have been unable to ge out of a website that automatically renews without any notification. We have finally stopped the auto payment from the bank, but now the website is threatening to sue. Do we have recourse.

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Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
Answered
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: No lawyer on planet earth can answer this question without discussing the situation with your husband and the people who helped him create the website and the people who are angry about him trying to get out of their greedy clutches.

Based on the opening statement--about trying to get away from the website hosting company for two years, it sounds like someone might have entered into a written agreement to continue hosting the website--perhaps as some part of the cost to develop the website. WE refer to these contracts as "adhesion contracts"--which BTW are NOT illegal.

Search for an experienced lawyer here on Justia--or send a message one of those who respond.

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
Answered
  • Hollywood, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Depends on the language of your contract. You must carefully review the terms regarding renewal, cancellation, advance notice for non-renewal, etc. If you don't have the contract, request it. If, upon review, you are not sure about your rights and obligations, consult an attorney.

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
Answered
  • Boca Raton, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: What is the website? How is that connected with the bank? How much does the website charge you? How come you never complain to them? All in all, your recourse depends on the answers to the questions. It can be as easy as issuing a dispute through your bank or simply call them to settle. You should be more specific and talk to one of us.

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