Q and A with Prop West

Q) I didn't know that the new building I bought had coin-operated machines that were on a self-renewing lease. Supposedly it is now too late to cancel the service. Am I stuck with these machines for another 5 years?

A) Most likely, yes, you are. The only exception would be if the self-renewing provision was not in "boldface" type at the beginning of the lease and at the end where all parties sign. Per civil code 1945.5 this can be unenforceable.