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Service Agreement Dispute — contract has unconscionable terms

Started by seeking_advice_buyer_IL · Jul 12, 2024 · 1,331 views · 10 replies
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seeking_advice_buyer_IL OP

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

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

The contract was signed 7 months ago. I have a copy of the original agreement. The total amount in dispute is approximately $101,000.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

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anon_contractor_2026

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

TF
TechStartup_Founder

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.

CM
ContractorMike_CA

Been there. Here's what I learned.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

CP
ContractLaw_Priya Attorney

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

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under UCC Article 2, a material breach.

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

CM
ContractorMike_CA

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

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

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DevOps_Seattle

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

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

WD
worried_driver_NC

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

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ConsumerAdvocate

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

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is having everything documented. I'd recommend keeping a detailed timeline instead.

JC
just_curious_trader_WA

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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need_help_contractor_question

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.