KEN KIRSCHENBAUM, ESQ
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Comment on challenges to Contract / Contract sale - 2026 annual sale
January 3, 2026
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Comment on challenges to Contract
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Ken
Many years ago (1990's) I had a potential customer read our K&K agreement and say, are you kidding I'm not signing this; we said OK and walked away; they later signed the agreement with a few changes Ken worked out. Prior to that and with the exception of one or two times since, we have not had problems getting the agreements signed. The two times there were issues I had Ken work out an agreeable solution to whatever issue there was.
Why hire an attorney to create contracts or better yet, buy proven contracts from an alarm law attorney (K&K) then not want to use them as is? When I started filing plans at the NYC Dept of Buildings I started a list of objections they found so I wouldn't leave something out next time. I feel that Ken has been the alarm law guru since the 1970's (when I started) and seeing all aspects and dealing with claims, problems, etc. his contracts are probably the best you can get. I also keep them updated, never over a year old unless Ken said there were no updates this year.
Jeff
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Response
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Thanks Jeff. I may need you to confirm that you wrote that ringing endorsement and not me. Thank you.
I have been keeping the alarm contracts updated since 1980 when I was tasked with drafting my first [of many] alarm contracts. The familiar and now anticipated annual contract sale is happening now. Contracts have all been updated for 2026 and most likely you do need to update your contracts; not only the ones you use regularly but new ones you don't have introducing new technology and services that you may not have offered in the past but should for 2026. I am sure all of you think from time to time about the change from 1926 to 2026. Well, what do you think is in store from now to .... well after we're gone. It won't happen overnight [hopefully] but gradually, and the alarm industry, the low voltage contractors, will be at the forefront of the changes. And the way things are looking [as NYC is about to get a new Mayor] the private security business is likely to have all the opportunities it can handle. Couple that we technology that changes weekly and you can see that growth and prosperity is, or should be, in your future.
After being available to the alarm industry for close to 50 years for phone call assistance at no charge, K&K has finally moved to the Concierge Program. I can't in good conscience [yes it's that] have so many of you in the Concierge Program and continue to take the free calls from those that are not. I'll still take the one call, but then you need to join the Concierge Program. It's not that much of a commitment or burden. Cost hasn't changed, $145 a month, but my hourly rate has, so that now being in the Concierge Program is even more valuable. You get a free half hour each month for contract review, worth $400, more than paying for the program for almost 3 months. You get 15 minutes for free employment law consultation. You get a free collection letter, worth $150. You get [almost] unlimited phone call consultation for those "quick questions". You get 10% off legal fees, which at $800 an hour adds up fast.
I urge you to join the Concierge Program today and encourage you to take advantage of the program. There is no reason for you to be guessing or spending your time doing legal research on the Internet when you could be getting answers you can rely on while you're selling or servicing customers and growing your revenue and business.
The K&K annual contract sale is on now and you should not be hesitating. You need the updated contracts. You're not getting a better deal this year; there is no excuse continuing to use and sign up customers on old forms; you are taking unnecessary risks and compromising the value of the contract [and everyone has a sale in their future, like it or not].
So, join the Concierge Program and get your new updated contracts and try a few new ones adding to your portfolio of products and services.
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K&K Contract sale 2026
K&K annual Contract sale 2026 through January 9, 2026
up to 40% off all contracts and forms
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THE SALE RUNS THROUGH JANUARY 9, 2026.
30% off all contracts and forms
Join the Concierge Program before you order contracts and get additional 10% discount.
Join here: https://www.kirschenbaumesq.com/page/concierge
Order contracts and forms here: https://www.kirschenbaumesq.com/page/alarm-contract
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NOTICE:
The Standard Form Agreements have been updated for 2026. Check with our Contract Administrator, Eileen Wagda, at 516 747 6700 ext 312 to see if your forms need updating. Because of this year’s deep sale discount these contracts will not have free or discounted updates. The sale ends January 9, 2026; the sooner you order the sooner you will get the contracts. Please do not call requesting priority unless you are a Concierge Client or have paid for expedited service. Orders filled as received. Be patient please.
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How to order: order at www.alarmcontracts.com - ordering is easy - order on-line during the sale and save thousands of dollars. Need help ordering? Call our Contract Administrator Eileen Wagda at 516 747 6700 x 312 for assistance. Concierge Clients can call our Concierge Program Coordinator Stacy Spector, Esq for assistance at 516 747 6700 x 304. Concierge Clients receive an additional 10% off the sale price. You can join the Concierge Program before ordering to receive the discount and you should take advantage of this program.
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Contract sale runs through January 9, 2026. This will definitely be the best deal of 2026. When you place the order the full price will come up. We will apply the discount manually when we process the order. Contracts will be delivered by email only. Just order what you need - we will check and apply the proper discounts.
THE CONTRACTS ARE UPDATED FOR 2026 AND STEEPLY DISCOUNTED ON THIS SALE. ORDER EARLY TO AVOID THE WAIT. ALL CONTRACTS ARE CUSTOMIZED AND STATE SPECIFIC.
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STANDARD FORMS Alarm / Security / Fire and related Agreements
click here: www.alarmcontracts.com
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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.
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Ken Kirschenbaum,Esq
Kirschenbaum & Kirschenbaum PC
Attorneys at Law
200 Garden City Plaza
Garden City, NY 11530
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