Pre-authorized Payment Plan
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What will the deduction amount be?
The deduction amount will be dependent on the price quoted for your property. This price is shown for monthly lawn service and snow removal in your statement, please note spring and fall clean up amounts could vary. A separate statement will be mailed out for these services.
How will my bank account be charged?
Each month, The Gardener will advise your bank or financial institution of your payment requirement. The Gardener does not charge for this service; however, your bank or financial institution may make a charge for your withdrawal(s), depending on the type of account you have.
On what date will the Pre-Authorized Payment amount be deducted from my bank account?
All Regular Weekly Lawn Maintenance payments will be deducted on the first of each month from May through October. Payments for all other services will be deducted on the Payment Due Date.
What if I switch bank accounts, change branches or move to a different bank?
Please notify The Gardener office by phone at least three weeks in advance to arrange a New Agreement, so that your payments can continue.
If I sign up for the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan, can I stop a payment?
Yes, you can instruct your bank to stop payment BEFORE the deduction goes through your account. You MUST ADVISE The Gardener at least three weeks in advance of the Payment Due Date that it has stopped in order for us to remove your payment deduction information from the data we pass to the bank. Once your payment deduction has been removed from the Plan, it will be necessary Re-apply for the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT IF A PAYMENT DEDUCTION IS NOT HONOURED BY YOUR BANK, AND YOU HAVE NOT NOTIFIED US THREE WEEKS IN ADVANCE, A $20.00 SERVICE CHARGE WILL BE APPLIED TO YOUR ACCOUNT. Please remember to make your payment by cheque if you stop a payment, late payments could result in a penalty.
What if I decide to discontinue the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan?
You can terminate by phone, call your local office number. The bank CANNOT remove the authorization. Please remember to make payments by cheque if you decide to discontinue using the Plan. Late payments could result in a penalty.
How do I/we arrange for the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan?
Complete the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan Enrollment Form and return to The Gardener with a SAMPLE cheque marked "VOID". If you do not have a form, one can be sent to you by contacting our office.
For further information, please call The Gardener office at (905) 889-1532.