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Service Agreement Dispute — contract has unconscionable terms

Started by newbie_driver_FL · Jan 7, 2026 · 735 views · 23 replies
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newbie_driver_FL OP

Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

contract has unconscionable terms. I've been dealing with this for about 9 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

The contract was signed 5 months ago. I am not sure I have the original signed copy. The total amount in dispute is approximately $44,000.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

RM
RestaurantOwner_Miami

Been there. Here's what I learned.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

CP
ContractLaw_Priya Attorney

Licensed attorney — a few thoughts. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The key question is whether the applicable statute of limitations has run. Depending on your jurisdiction, you typically have the implied covenant of good faith years for this type of claim.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

SB
SmallBizOwner_NYC

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

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

FT
first_time_homeowner_2022

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

RE
RemoteWorker_EU

I've dealt with this before.

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

HM
help_me_tenant_OH

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

FC
frustrated_creator_IL

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.

HM
help_me_seller_2022

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.

FT
frustrated_trader_MA

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.

FT
frustrated_tenant_question

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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VCAnalyst_SF

Been there. Here's what I learned.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

JC
just_curious_employee_advice

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

DD
desperate_driver_2023

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.

HM
help_me_creator_GA

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

FT
first_time_homeowner_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.

RL
RetiredLawyer_FL

I've dealt with this before.

What worked for me was escalating to a supervisor/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.

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seeking_advice_seller_today

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.

NH
need_help_dev_help

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

FT
first_time_homeowner_NY

NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

FT
first_time_homeowner_today

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

NR
NurseUnion_Rep

Been there. Here's what I learned.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

DE
desperate_employee_2026

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.

FT
first_time_buyer_IL

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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