Your Right to Cancel a Purchase in Pennsylvania
When you can cancel a purchase or contract in Pennsylvania, the deadline, and what stores must tell you about refunds.
Short answer: When goods or services costing $25 or more are sold through contact with the buyer at the buyer's home, in person or by telephone, the buyer may cancel by written notice to the seller within three full business days after the sale and by returning or holding the goods available for return. 73 P.S. § 201-7 (Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law, § 7); Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act § 7(b)
| Right to cancel (cooling-off) | When goods or services costing $25 or more are sold through contact with the buyer at the buyer's home, in person or by telephone, the buyer may cancel by written notice to the seller within three full business days after the sale and by returning or holding the goods available for return. Notice is effective when mailed. The seller must give the buyer a contract or receipt stating the right to cancel and a "Notice of Cancellation" form, and must return payments and trade-ins within 10 business days after cancellation. Separately, anyone who signs a home improvement contract may cancel it without penalty within three business days of signing, wherever it was signed. |
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Where to get help in Pennsylvania
More Pennsylvania consumer protection
- The Lemon Law in Pennsylvania
- Contractors and Repair Shops in Pennsylvania
- Filing a Consumer Complaint in Pennsylvania
- All Pennsylvania consumer protection rules
FAQ
Can you cancel a contract after signing it in Pennsylvania?
When goods or services costing $25 or more are sold through contact with the buyer at the buyer's home, in person or by telephone, the buyer may cancel by written notice to the seller within three full business days after the sale and by returning or holding the goods available for return. Notice is effective when mailed. The seller must give the buyer a contract or receipt stating the right to cancel and a "Notice of Cancellation" form, and must return payments and trade-ins within 10 business days after cancellation. Separately, anyone who signs a home improvement contract may cancel it without penalty within three business days of signing, wherever it was signed.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.