KEN KIRSCHENBAUM, ESQ ALARM - SECURITY INDUSTRY LEGAL EMAIL NEWSLETTER / THE ALARM EXCHANGE You can read all of our articles on our website. Having trouble getting our emails? Change your spam controls and whitelist ken@kirschenbaumesq.com ****************************** Assumption agr / Sub moves / electronic contracts / ISC private meeting / Party Invitation November 1, 2025 ******************************** You're invited: K&K 2025 HOLIDAY PARTY WILL BE ON DECEMBER 4, 2025 6 PM Old Westbury, NY. RSVP only if coming with Kathleen Lampert at 516 747 6700 x 319 or KLampert@Kirschenbaumesq.com or Diana Henriquez at 516 747 6700 x 328 or email dhenriquez@kirschenbaumesq.com. Space limited so be sure to RSVP if coming asap ********************************* Private meetings at ISC EAST ********************************* We are getting closer to ISC so if you're attending an want to make the time to meet please reserve an appointment time sooner than later. To arrange a private meeting with K&K and staff at ISC East on November 19 or 20 please contact Kathleen Lampert at 516 747 6700 x 319 or KLampert@Kirschenbaumesq.com or Stacy Spector,Esq at 516 747 6700 x 304 or SSpector@Kirschenbaumesq.com. We are planning half hour appointments between 10:30 and 4:30 on November 19 and 20. If you think you need more time let us know. We look forward to seeing you at ISC; meetings will be outside the hall at the food court area. *********************** Ken, I know customers can assume existing contracts if a building is bought or sold but if they want to change the legal billing name can they do that if they are assuming the contract or does it need a new agreement? Joe ********************** Response ********************** The Assignment and Assumption Agreement contemplates a change of subscriber name; that's the purpose of the agreement. Out with the old and in with the new, using the existing agreement whereby the new owner agrees to be bound by it. Of course that contract will be the existing one; always better getting a new updated contract unless the new owner won't agree to it. Then you can ride out the balance of the existing contract term and hope to go into renewal, assuming the existing contract is a proper contract with all the protection you'd get from an updated Kirschenbaum Contracts TM. ********************** moving subscriber *********************** Ken, When one of our clients has us move systems to a new address do we need to get a new agreement signed if all their other information is remaining the same? Chris ************************* Response ************************* When you say "all other information is the same" I doubt that to be the case, not that it would matter because the answer is, yes, you need a new updated contract. More than the address is being changed. The agreement has to contemplate the installation of a system, even if it's all used parts from the prior location, which, by the way, is not likely; some new equipment and material will be needed. The buildilng layout is likely different which means the security system is likely different and a new Disclaimer Notice should be signed as well. Of course you can't just move a fire alarm, unless you're talking about a residential customer who wants you to move a smoke detector, which is very unlikely. Use every opportunity to get an updated and upgraded contract from your subscriber. ************************* electronic contracts recommendations ************************* Ken I am about to begin transitioning to electronic signatures for not only our Ken contracts, but, also our service tickets and other forms. I know there is Docusign and also Adobe has an offering. I would appreciate hearing for the audience as to what they are using and what they like or dislike the electronic signature function ( i.e.: price, ease of use, ease of implementation, support if something goes ‘south’ and of course SECURITY ). My office phone #816-333-5233 and just ask for Joe………or email me at jmp@jadealarm.com I do appreciate the information……. Respectfully, Joseph (Joe) Pfefer, President & Founder Jade Alarm Co. **************************** Response ************************* There is at least one recommendation on The Alarm Exchange under Technology and Services that Increases your RMR, but everyone is welcome to share your experience with the electronic contract services. ************************* STANDARD FORM AGREEMENTS: To order up to date Standard Form Alarm / Security / Fire and related Agreements click here: www.alarmcontracts.com *************************** CONCIERGE LAWYER SERVICE PROGRAM FOR THE ALARM INDUSTRY - You can check out the program and sign up here: https://www.kirschenbaumesq.com/page/concierge or contact our Program Coordinator Stacy Spector, Esq at 516 747 6700 x 304. *********************** WEBINARS: https://www.kirschenbaumesq.com/page/alarm-webinars *********************** ALARM ARTICLES: You can always read our Articles on our website at www.kirschenbaumesq.com/page/alarm-articles updated daily ******************** Wondering how much your alarm company is worth? 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