Help Fraud Gym Membership

hippey

Gym contracts are very well written and I have known loads of people fail to get out of them and not something I ever get involved in either because they are sooooooooooooooooooo tight!

I would follow 'pinkshoes' post, its amazing what happens when you mention health and safety.

However not fit for purpose is a goods for sale term, I would like to think H & S so it would be a call to the HSE to advise then of a risk to public, but you really need to ne sure about this, if it's simple old and worn but perfectly safe (i.e. guards in place, PAT tests upto date) then you won't get anywhere.

A court would looks at the admissable facts, you signed an agreement and paid later as the gym allowed you to, your agreement starts from the date you signed, if it has not be altered, then you might struggle to prove any different.

sarahg1969

Anihilator wrote: »

Could you confirm the gyms name, I need to report you for defamation.

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There could only be an allegation if he did name the gym; there is none without.

And to whom do you "need to report" the OP?

:rolleyes:

brettcta

sarahg1969 wrote: »

There could only be an allegation if he did name the gym; there is none without.

And to whom do you "need to report" the OP?

:rolleyes:

to the 'holier than thou' police

mikey72

sarahg1969 wrote: »

There could only be an allegation if he did name the gym; there is none without.

And to whom do you "need to report" the OP?

:rolleyes:

It's just Anihilator, roll over and take it expert.

Sunshine12

Anihilator wrote: »

Could you confirm the gyms name, I need to report you for defamation.

there is no fraud. Only stupidity on your part.

You have no right to cancel.

Why on earth do you find it necessary to get your point across in a way that only tries to belittle the OP. If you think they have done something they shouldnt (which to be honest the OP has already admitted) then by all means state your opinion but please try and do it in a more articulate and polite manner otherwise you just look like someone who is trying to cause trouble and be a complete ar*ehole. Aboslutely no need. Am sure you are able to give some very useful and professional advice but there is no need to do it in this manner.

battleram

Anihilator wrote: »

Could you confirm the gyms name, I need to report you for defamation.

there is no fraud. Only stupidity on your part.

You have no right to cancel.

As in all his/her other posts, Anihilator doesn't appear to have anything constructive to say. I can only assume he is a bitter person that seems to get off on other peoples problems. :mad:

It's true to say that gym memberships are on the radar of the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) due to contracts with unfair clauses etc, but they are notoriously difficult to get out of.

However, gym memberships are covered by the 'Supply of Goods and Services Act'.

If the standard falls below what is 'reasonable' then you have a claim for breach of contract against the service provider and seek damages.

If I were you, I would do as suggested and take photo's and make a list of the condition of the equipment etc. Write to the gym (recorded delivery) and state your reasons for wanting to cancel the contract. I have no doubts that they will just say that you signed the contract and missed the cooling off period, but as you have admitted, this true.

If you strongly believe the gym is not of a reasonable standard, start a claim on line to attempt to get your money back.
https://www.moneyclaim.gov.uk/csmco2/index.jsp
Gym's aren't used to people fighting back so you may find they just drop it. No guarantees though, but I always fight for what I believe in!

Gym memberships are expensive and you're entitled to get what you thought you were paying for, if it really is below par.

gordikin

mikey72 wrote: »

It's just Anihilator, roll over and take it expert.

'Let him is without sin cast stones etc, comes to mind!

mikey72

gordikin wrote: »

'Let him is without sin cast stones etc, comes to mind!

I get the feeling you are an AE of Anihilator.

barvid

streetfast wrote: »

My mum lives 22 miles away and my drivers licence is at her address, I could also get a statement sent to her address so this is a possible angle?

You need to update your address with the DVLA pretty quick, or you're going to land yourself in a spot of bother.

gordikin

mikey72 wrote: »

I get the feeling you are an AE of Anihilator.

Then that would be yet another time you've got it wrong on MSE.