Do I have to pay a bill not in my name?

Do I have to pay a bill not in my name?

He said: ‘If your name is not on the bills then there is no obligation for you to pay a share of them, unless you have previously agreed to do so. ‘As far as the household bills are concerned it is only the person who is actually named on the account that is liable to the companies involved for payment.

Who is liable for water bill?

Landlords must pay all water supply service charges and all sewerage supply service charges. In NSW, a landlord can only ask a tenant to pay water usage charges if: the property is separately metered (or water is delivered by vehicle ), and.

Who is liable for utility bills?

Tenants and owners Anyone who puts their name(s) on a utility bill will ultimately be responsible for any outstanding charges. Multiple names on a bill will place responsibility on all names on the bill if payment is not fulfilled; regardless if one pays their part while another does not.

How long can energy companies chase you for debt?

If you do owe money to your energy supplier and you notice that your bill has been backdated, it’s worth noting that you only need to pay for the energy you’ve used in the last 12 months. A bill cannot be backdated longer than 12 months due to a new regulation that was introduced by Ofgem in April 2018.

Can I still be chased for an old debt?

Creditors aren’t allowed to keep chasing a debt that is statute barred if they haven’t been in touch with you at all during the six year limitation period, but they can keep asking you for payments if they’ve been in regular contact. They can still do this even if the limitation period has passed.

Can I change energy suppliers if I owe money?

Repaying a debt and switching If you’ve been in debt to your supplier for less than 28 days you can still switch. Any owed amounts will be added to your final bill from your old supplier. If you’ve been in debt to your supplier for over 28 days, you’ll need to repay the debt first.

How long do unpaid utility bills stay on your credit?

seven years

How do I get a collection removed?

Typically, the only way to remove a collection account from your credit reports is by disputing it. But if the collection is legitimate, even if it’s paid, it’ll likely only be removed once the credit bureaus are required to do so by law.

What bills are reported to credit bureau?

The bills that directly affect your credit score are credit card and loan payments. Utility bills and rent payments typically don’t, but they can if you fall behind or if your positive payment history is reported to credit bureaus.