QUESTION
Is there any way to break a service contract that is paid in advance?
Asked on Mar 15th, 2017 on Breach of Contract - Florida
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I am in the State of Florida and I signed a contract with an martial arts/after school program through the end of the school year. I lost my job at the end of December and requested to be released from the contract and was denied. I was out of work for the entire month of January and half of February before I found temporary employment, for considerably less money than I received. Other bills have gone unpaid while I have paid them. I have alternative after school care for less than half what the program charges. That's even if I find employment after this temporary position ends April 14th. If not, I will not need after school care. A cancellation fee is not indicated in the "General Agreement," however it does state there is a $10 late fee for every 5 days past due. Is there any way I can break the agreement for the final 8 weeks?
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Not inherently. You can't get the benefits of a negotiated contract and then when things change on your end, just cancel them. These things need to be considered when signing a contract as opposed to MTM payments, etc. Typically it is not cost effective to hire a lawyer to review such ageements after the fact unless the obligation is substantial.
Answered on Mar 24th, 2017 at 5:47 AM
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