California's Home Solicitation Sales Act – allows the buyer in almost any consumer transaction involving $25 or more, which takes place in the buyer's home or away from the seller's place of business, to cancel the transaction within three business days after signing the contract.
Cooling-off Rule is a rule that allows you to cancel a contract within a few days (usually three days) after signing it. As explained by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the federal cooling-off rules gives the consumer three days to cancel certain sales for a full refund.
California's Home Solicitation Sales Act – allows the buyer in almost any consumer transaction involving $25 or more, which takes place in the buyer's home or away from the seller's place of business, to cancel the transaction within three business days after signing the contract.
You usually cannot cancel a contract, but there are times when you can. You can cancel some contracts within certain time limits. Some contracts must tell you about your right to cancel, how to cancel them, and where to send the cancellation notice.
In order to cancel, the buyer must give the seller written notice of the buyer's intention not to be bound by the contract. A buyer's rights under the Act's cancellation provisions are in addition to any other rights the buyer may have to cancel a transaction.
The buyer should keep an exact copy of his or her notice of decision to cancel. The buyer may cancel the contract or offer without giving any reason until midnight of the third business day after the day on which the buyer signed the document. "Business day" means any calendar day except Sundays and specified holidays.
To cancel a contract, take the following steps: Make sure you send the cancellation notice within the time allowed. Always cancel in writing. You can use the cancellation form or send a letter. Keep a copy of your cancellation notice or letter. Send your cancellation notice by certified mail, return receipt.
In short yes, they can back out of a contract at anytime. However, depending on the reason or time, they could be in default of the contract and open themself up to legal damages.