Re: New House Alarm - Am I locked out?

["Robert L Bass" <no-sales-spam@bassburglaralarms>]

> Why should they do it for free?

If they locked it out when it was already paid for, that was a major ethical breach.  It's tantamount to stealing.  Thus they
*should* undo the wrong they did.  Unfortunately, if that is what they did there's between nil and zero chance they'll do the right
thing now.

OTOH, there is the possibility that the previous homeowner didn't buy the system.  If it was leased they had the right to lock it
out.  It's their hardware.  They can unlock it if they choose and they can charge a fee for doing so if they want.

The problem for the current homeowner is twofold.  First, he might not be able to prove the system belonged to the seller.  Second,
if the seller was telling the truth the alarm company isn't likely to be any nicer to him than they were to someone who paid them
for services.

Most of the time these things end up with the new owner replacing the panel.  Either that or he can get Jim Rojas to unlock it for
him.  If he wants to replace it, I can help.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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