Re: Do YOU ACTUALLY Own Your Equipment??

["Bob Worthy" <securinc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Leor Amikam" <amikaml@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I'm going to ditch ADT this month.  What are they going to do when I call
> and cancel my contract?

Read your agreement. Follow the cancellation conditions of your agreement or
the agreement could renew.

> I've had the system for 8 years.  Is an ADT service tech going to show up
at
> my door the next day, and ask to come remove my equipment?  What if I
refuse
> to let them in the house?  Will they sue me?

 They can go after the remainder of a contract including renewal periods. It
amazes me when people who call say they aren't under a contract. 99% of the
time they are under a contract. They may have reason to cancel but they are
usually under a contract. They can lien your house.The company may have
already done so when they installed the system. I believe (don't quote me)
it is a U2T6 filing that is actually on the equipment but will show in a
title search on your home. It is not uncommon with leased equipment. It can
get ugly and it isn't worth it. Let them have their stuff if they even show
up to get it.

> "Sonicduck" <jones1019@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:1132285151.484018.60270@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Most companies charge you for your equipment, but you NEVER actually
> > own it.  The agreement states that the company retains ownership EVEN
> > AFTER the contract is up.
> >
> > It would seem to me that a lot of salespeople do not divulge this
> > information.  I personally have no problem telling my prospects because
> > sooner or later, someone is going to tell them anyway.  I have had many
> > people confused by this, and I set them straight.
> >
> > IN MOST CASES, like with ADT and Hell South From Protection One, YOU
> > DON'T OWN your own equipment, ever.  It is considered leased.
> >
> > My advice is to read the small print.
> >
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