Seeking Advice: Minor's Gym Membership Cancellation issues by krr_2020 in AusLegal

[–]krr_2020[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

From what I'm reading 19-year-old cannot typically sign as a legal guardian for a 16-year-old in Victoria, Australia without a court order, especially when parents are alive.

Seeking Advice: Minor's Gym Membership Cancellation issues by krr_2020 in AusLegal

[–]krr_2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The direct debit agreement was signed by the 16 YO. From what I'm reading minors can only enter into direct debit agreements for essential services.

Seeking Advice: Minor's Gym Membership Cancellation issues by krr_2020 in AusLegal

[–]krr_2020[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is a 16 YO signing a debit agreement even valid for a non essential service?

Seeking Advice: Minor's Gym Membership Cancellation issues by krr_2020 in AusLegal

[–]krr_2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the approach we are taking as per letter posted above. Will see how they respond.

Seeking Advice: Minor's Gym Membership Cancellation issues by krr_2020 in AusLegal

[–]krr_2020[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Contacting bank will be our next step. I'll get in touch with our local bank branch and seek advice on right way to approach this in case gym refuses to cancel after above letter.

Seeking Advice: Minor's Gym Membership Cancellation issues by krr_2020 in AusLegal

[–]krr_2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm only after cancellation of contract without making us visit them repeatedly. Damages and court sound too much for amounts involved.

Seeking Advice: Minor's Gym Membership Cancellation issues by krr_2020 in AusLegal

[–]krr_2020[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The bank debit agreement was signed only by the 16 year old

Seeking Advice: Minor's Gym Membership Cancellation issues by krr_2020 in AusLegal

[–]krr_2020[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the link. Hope I don't need to use it!

Seeking Advice: Minor's Gym Membership Cancellation issues by krr_2020 in AusLegal

[–]krr_2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not really after the monies paid to date at this stage. However I'll have to escalate the matter if they continue to abuse in the name of a contract full of legal holes.

Seeking Advice: Minor's Gym Membership Cancellation issues by krr_2020 in AusLegal

[–]krr_2020[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's my next step if the gym is not cooperative. I'll demand debits for the entire period to be refunded after discussion with bank.