Legal Question in Consumer Law in New Jersey

Contract with the Window Company

My wife and I signed a contract with a window company on 2/27/03 to have a 3 season room installed where our deck is now. The contract stated that I had a 3 day right to cancel. On 3/11/03 I learned my employer would be having lay-offs and was concerned about paying for this work with the news of the loss of my job. I called this company to request that the contract be canceled. Not, only was I told that the contract could not be canceled, but was personally threatened by the president of the company -stating he would take legal action against me and my wife and force me to pay his legal fees if I tried to cancel it. No work has been even started on the job, no parts have been ordered, not even a measurement has been taken. Can I cancel this contract? I need assistance from a reputable attorney in NJ ASAP.


Asked on 3/12/03, 11:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glen Chulsky Law Office of Glen H. Chulsky

Re: Contract with the Window Company

Based on your post, if you signed the contract on 2/27/03 and then tried to cancel on 3/11/03, your three day right to cancel had already expired. There may be an issue with the 3 day right to cancel and whether it was properly given to you. Under some instances, if the 3 day right to cancel wasn't properly given, your right to cancel is extended beyond 3 days. There are many laws that a home contractor like this has to follow such as under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act. Unfortunately, without seeing your contract and other paperwork, it is hard to give you more advice. Feel free to call me for more info at 973-659-3400.

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Answered on 3/13/03, 7:38 am


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