New York · Gym Membership Cancellation
How to Cancel Your Gym Membership in New York
New York's Health Club Services Law (N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law Section 624) gives gym members a 3-business-day cancellation right and specific post-window cancellation grounds (permanent disability, death, relocation 25+ miles, club closure). New York's Automatic Renewal Law (N.Y. GBL Section 527) requires gyms to clearly disclose auto-renewal terms and send advance notice, violations make renewals unenforceable. The New York AG actively enforces both statutes against gyms.
New York requires gyms to refund cancelled prepaid amounts within 10 business days, faster than many other states.
Cooling-off period
3 business days
N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law Section 624
Last reviewed September 2026. Laws change, so check the linked statute before you rely on this.
Cancel rights after cooling-off
New York gym members have 3 business days to cancel any health club services contract for a full refund. After that, cancellation rights include: (1) permanent disability lasting more than three months, (2) death, (3) relocation more than 25 miles from any facility, (4) health club closure or discontinued services. Prorated refunds apply for prepaid contracts.
Auto-renewal rule
New York's Automatic Renewal Law (N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law Section 527) requires businesses offering automatic renewals to clearly disclose the terms and send advance notice of renewal. Failure to provide required notice makes the renewal unenforceable and requires a full refund of any charges.
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New York Gym Cancellation FAQs
How do I cancel my gym membership in New York?▾
Send written cancellation notice via certified mail to the gym's principal office. Cite N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law Section 624 and your qualifying reason. New York gyms must return prepaid amounts within 10 business days.
Can I cancel my New York gym membership at any time?▾
Within 3 business days, yes. After that, qualifying reasons include permanent disability, death, relocation (25+ miles), and club closure. Auto-renewal violations under GBL Section 527 make the renewal void, demand a refund of post-renewal charges.
Do I need a lawyer to cancel my gym membership?▾
No. The NY AG's consumer protection bureau actively pursues gym complaints. Filing online at ag.ny.gov is free and often prompts quick gym response.
What if my New York gym refuses to accept my cancellation?▾
File a complaint with the NY AG. Dispute charges with your credit card. File in NYC Civil Court Small Claims (up to $10,000 in NYC); check your local court's limit outside NYC, which is generally lower. Violations of the ARF statute create per se liability.
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