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Contract Interpretation Dispute — auto-renewal trapped me in 3-year deal

Started by RemoteWorker_EU · Nov 20, 2023 · 1,291 views · 10 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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RemoteWorker_EU OP

Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

auto-renewal trapped me in 3-year deal. I've been dealing with this for about 6 months now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 24 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $85,000.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

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help_me_freelancer_NC

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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PatentAgent_Boston

Been there. Here's what I learned.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

CP
ContractLaw_Priya Attorney

Attorney here. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The legal framework here involves both federal and state law. At the federal level, common law contract principles. Your state may provide additional protections.

I'd recommend documenting everything in writing from this point forward. Keep copies of all communications.

JC
just_curious_business_owner_today

Have you tried reaching out to your state's bar association? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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NurseUnion_Rep

Been there. Here's what I learned.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

AE
anon_employee_advice

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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TruckerRights_OH

I've dealt with this before.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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CorpCounsel_Amy

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

DB
desperate_buyer_NY

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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TenantRights_Advocate

Been there. Here's what I learned.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

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