Gym Membership CCJ Worry

freddy911

I joined a Gym at christmas as they had an offer on for a free month trial then £27 per month. I used the free month and paid for one month extra use then canceled the membership as I decided it wasnt worth it. 6 months later I am being called by a credit collection agency for my unpaid fees, so i fished out the agrement and notice the form has writen on it that I cannot cancel before december 2012. I was never told this when I signed up and the form was blank when i filled it in signed it and handed it back only then did they write on that I have subscribed to a minimum term so im refusing to pay as I belive I was misslead. The thing that worries me is the prospect of a CCJ. Firstly they have only called me they have never sent any letter to my address, can they get a CCJ against me without first writing to me? secondly I read that if you pay a CCJ before the court date or within 28 days of the Judgment then it does not get recorded is this true?

Thanks

IF

Hi Freddy, think you may get more replies on the DFW board tbh

The Debt-Free Wannabe Board - Click here

Best wishes
If...x

Mouse1812

I think there has been a ruling outlawing these gym memberships plans, I see if I can find details for you.

here you go

http://www.oft.gov.uk/news-and-updates/press/2011/60-11

and

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/family/2011/05/thousands-can-cancel-gym-contracts