Health Clubs (California)

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Tips On Choosing A Health Club/Your Cancellation Rights
Sample Health Club Contract & How To Modify
Complaints

Consumer Tips On Choosing A Health Club/Your Rights

Health club contracts must be in writing, and the club must give you a copy when you sign it. Lifetime health club contracts cannot be enforced an any health club contract for more than $1,000 is also unenforceable. Also, unenforceable is any provision in the contract that says you or anyone acting on your behalf will have to keep paying if you become disabled or die.

Your Health Club Rights (CA)

Health Clubs (BBB)
General tips on selecting, joining and canceling your health club membership.

When Your Health Club Closes (CA)
Your legal rights and how to defend them.

What Should I Know Before I Sign A Contract? (CA)
Various types of contracts and those that must be in writing, cosigning for a loan, getting out of a contract and what to do if you feel you've been cheated.

Picking The Perfect Gym
Watch out! The time in which you can cancel the contract is different in every state!

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Where To Complain

HOW TO FIGHT BACK If you have a complaint against a health club, the best recourse is your local district attorney's office and to file a claim in court. You may also wish to file a complaint at: Department of Consumer Affairs 400 R Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 445-1254 (800) 952-5210

For Other Offices throughout California: Please check the Government pages of the book under State of California.

Complaining About A Business (CA)
Learn about the complaint process for particular businesses ranging from airlines to contractors to doctors to real estate agencies. Directory of hundreds of businesses and where to complaint to.

What Should I Know Before I Sign A Contract? (CA)
Types of contracts and those that must be in writing, cosigning for a loan, getting out of a contract and what to do if you feel you've been cheated.

The Federal Trade Commission
For False Advertising Claims.

Find Your Local Newspaper, Magazine, Radio & TV Stations
Give them a little bad press and you're bargaining power increases tremendously. Select your state, and then click on your county or city for the proper media to report to. (DC Not Included).

Find The AARP In Your State
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

National Help Orgs For A Variety Of Consumer Problems
The Elderly, Environment, Families, Fraud, Health & Safety, Insurance The Handicapped, Medical Problems, Telemarketing and more.

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