ASG Security Auto-renewal - complete rip-off Houston, Texas

Now that I've had a chance to calm down I wanted to add a couple of things in fairness to ASG.  If my original post implied that ASG renewed my contract with absolutely no grounds, that was not necessarily the case.  I suspect that they're right in stating that the original contract I signed included language about how I would automatically be re-enrolled after three years if I didn't opt out within 30 days of the renewal date.  I say that I suspect it did because I lost the original contract in Hurricane Ike in 2008.  

In fairness to ASG Security I'd like to offer a few pieces of information that I left out.  If my original post implied that I was auto-renewed with absolutely no basis that is technically not the case.  I'm sure my original contract included language that my 3 year contract would automatically be re-newed for an additional 2 years if I didn't opt out by notifying them within 30 days of the renewal date.  I didn't notify anyone of anything because I'm not going to remember something from that long ago and our contract was destroyed in hurricane Ike anyway. 

Additionally, when I initially called to inquire about the $2 administrative fee, the person I spoke with was apologetic and offered me two free months.  I accepted that because at the time I wasn't sure what I was going to do.  After shopping around and finding a much better rate I did not end up taking advantage of the offer.  But again, in fairness to ASG, they did make an effort to at least address the $2 charge and I should have mentioned that. 

Lastly, before switching to a less expensive company, I checked with ASG to see what type of rate I could get if I renewed with them.  They offered me a rate that was significantly lower than what I was currently paying but still about $6 per month above what I found with another company. 

In summary, I would advise checking your contract closely, watching your monthly statement for any changes, and shopping around for the best deal once you've completed your contractual terms.