Re: bought a new house - changing security code, etc

["Mr.Double-sided tape" <alarminstall@xxxxxxx>]

ADT Authorized dealers NEVER install leased residential equipment.
ADT Authorized dealers SELL systems to end users. Where do you come up
with this stuff?


J. Sloud wrote:
> On Thu, 02 Feb 2006 22:09:34 GMT, "Aaron" <aaron@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >
> >Was the ADT rep full of crap?  Is there really no way for me to use this
> >system without it being monitored?
> >
>
> The rep, and ADT for that matter, obviously want to sell you
> monitoring.  That's how they earn a living.  You can't blame them for
> not wanting to reprogram it for free without getting a monitoring
> contract.  However, the system can be programmed in local mode.  Be
> careful though. Up until about two years ago, almost all ADT
> residential systems were leased to the customer, and alarms sourced
> through authorized dealers are still leased.  They may have some legal
> right to remove part or all of the system from your home if you do not
> sign up with them.  I doubt they will, but they may be able to.
>
> One question, why would you want a non-monitored security system?