Minnesota AG Calls for Cancellation of Home Security Contracts for Alleged Fraud
Two providers affected as consumers to get out of their home security contracts for allegedly being misled by a door-to-door salesman.
Two providers affected as consumers to get out of their home security contracts for allegedly being misled by a door-to-door salesman.
A proper alarm contract has an automatic renewal clause. Subscribers who insist on deleting that provision don’t realize the consequences.
A properly drafted alarm contract will insulate an alarm company from any liability, and on the off chance that liability is found, limit the extent of damages to a nominal sum.
You may assume that DIY security companies are more likely to face liability losses. Legal expert Ken Kirschenbaum explains why that’s not true.
The alarm industry may think it invented RMR and automatic renewal, but contract disputes are common. Indulge this story involving the linen industry.
The alarm contract contains various provisions that acting together shift the risk for liability to the customer, not the alarm company.
SSI Industry Hall of Famer and renowned attorney Ken Kirschenbaum explains how dealers can get involved in the growing DIY market without exposing their business to additional liabilities.
A new bill would make all monitoring agreements with annual auto-renewal clauses revert to just month-to-month renewals upon expiration of initial term. Requires renewal clauses to be more conspicuous in contracts.
An alarm inspector with the Phoenix Police department warns security dealers of dangers and potential illegalities of ‘hiding’ business accounts in residential alarm monitoring agreements.
New details to consider on the topic of automatic renewal provisions.