ADT Security Systems - Locking consumers into three year contracts after selling your home.

Posted by Solumina on 2012-03-03:

That is how contracts work, you either have to finish them out, pay an early termination fee if allowed, or have the contract transferred to a different person so that they will finish out the contract.

Posted by this is why on 2012-03-04:

this is why it's best to read your contract before signing.

not liking a clause doesn't mean it vanishes from the contract. and if you sign your name to it... that means you've agreed to it.

Posted by ok4now on 2012-03-07:

Welcome to ADT Hell. I read the hype and it's a ripoff. "Complete Security System Installed For $99.00." Then the fine print says a monthly monitoring fee of $39.95 for 36 months. Hello!! That's $1,438.20 dollars. This is where they get you. ADT spends big bucks on advertising to lure unsuspecting people in. Don't take the bait.

Posted by jktshff1 on 2012-03-07:

+100 ok

Posted by trmn8r on 2012-03-07:

I don't think this has as much to do with "big business" as it does your contract.

It makes sense that the company would expect a three year total return on this product, because the $99 install fee doesn't cover the cost. In other words, they make their money over time like a wireless telephone that comes with a contract.

I had an interview with ADT in the World Trade Center back in the 80's on like the 39th floor. I got out at 33 to switch elevators and the wall moved about 8" due to wind. The windows were down to floor level. Very creepy, and that was my only time in WTC and I didn't take the job.

Posted by Slimjim on 2012-03-07:

Well they did install a system for $99 based on a contract that will make up the loss. I'm not sure how this is villanizing as I can't imagine why they wouldn't expect the contract be honored. Maybe they will take an early cancellation fee as suggested. At the same time, maybe the damage is already done (credit wise)and paying them anything would be futile to your cause.