New York · gym cancellation rights
How to Cancel a Gym Membership in New York
Your legal cancellation rights in New York — and the exact steps and letter to use them.
Cooling-off period
New York gives you 3 days to cancel a new membership for a refund.
Your rights in New York
A member may cancel within 3 business days after receiving a copy of the written contract, without penalty or further obligation.
| Refund rules | All money paid must be refunded within 10 business days of receipt of the cancellation notice. |
|---|---|
| How to cancel legally | Notice may be delivered by U.S. mail or electronic mail to the address or email specified in the contract. The contract must contain a bold 12-point 'Consumer's Right to Cancellation' notice. |
| Special protections | After the 3-day window, may cancel for physical disability lasting more than 3 months, relocation more than 25 miles from a club, or the seller's permanent discontinuance of operations. |
| Statute | N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law 624 |
Cancelling a specific gym in New York?
Each chain has its own (often annoying) process. Pick yours:
Not legal advice — verify N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law 624 before acting.