Ok... my bf (who's a man of his word, mostly) asked me to add a phone line to my cell account for him. Then we picked a shared family plan. Because of this, he agreed to pay the entire bill for the duration of the Sprint contract (3 years). Good deal.
However, I'd feel much better having some type of security JUST IN CASE : ) So that I won't be left with a $90 bill in my name if something goes wrong, I'd like to make up some kind of written agreement. Does anyone know how to do this correctly (in detail)?
I want to make sure he will pay the full bill, for the entire length of the contract, even if he leaves and tries to give me back the phone or something. Or at least pay the cancellation fee if he wishes to get out of this contract. Either way, I want to be covered and make sure he honors his promise.
How do I make up a simple contract and make it valid?
Thanks for any help!
2006-10-17 02:28:58 · 12 answers · asked by ..... 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Abqdan gives you a good format. Have names, dates, object of agreement, spell out detail of agreement, put in date in which contract is effective and until when, and both sign and keep copies of. However, if you have the account with Sprint, and he defaults, your obligation is to pay Sprint, regardless of your boyfriend paying you. Sprint will not wait till he honors his contract with you because they are not a party to it. So, as many mentioned here, you're putting your credit in jeopardy. You can take him to court if he does not pay and it will drag on, even though you guys have a valid contract. Think of your options. The contract does not free you from paying Sprint, nor necessarily scare him off terribly, if at some point you guys break up and he is irresponsible or gets vindictive. He will have leverage over you because the account is in your name, regardless of the fact that he also stands to lose if you sue him.
2006-10-17 04:44:03 · answer #1 · answered by browneyedgirl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any clear written statement, signed by both parties and dated, is a valid contract. You could simply write what you have in your question:
I, ( insert his name) agree to pay the full cost of the Sprint contract (account number nnnnnn) in the names of xxx and yyy for the three year period starting ddddd. I will also pay all late charges and other fees charged in respect of this contract.
Signed:
Dated:
Fill in the appropriate account number, names and dates and you're done. Each of you should keep a copy of the agreement.
2006-10-17 02:38:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My friend wrote a letter stating that her baby's father agreed to pay her $100 a month for child support so that if anything went down and he didn't this was her proof that he said he would. This holds up in court because they both signed it and you need to get it notarized so that's extra proof that that's both REAL signatures. That's what you could do as well, but you gotta also see tht you said he is mostly a man of his word, so this shows that you may not have trust in him. I know you are trying to be rational and practical because this is a serious thing that could jack up your credit, but then you should consider not getting a shared plan then if you don't trust him.
2006-10-17 02:53:15 · answer #3 · answered by Light 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a very simple offer and an acceptance of that offer. here is one between you and me. i will offer to give you free advice if you agree to pull your head out of your butt. tell him to use the money he was going to pay you so you could pay his bill and pay his own bill....we are talking about $1200.00 fifty dollars per month for 2 years. a three year contract is foolish. if he doesn't have 12 hundred bucks now he probably won't have it later...if he has bad credit now he can only screw up yours. you are a smart girl. do we have a contract?
2006-10-17 07:35:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Leogirl - if he is paying the bill and you want him to be responsible, then have the account changed to his name. Otherwise, you can write a simple agreement and both sign it, but also have a witness and/or get it notarized. Just be sure to spell it all out very carefully.
2006-10-17 03:04:10 · answer #5 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have doubt then don't do it Otherwise, even if you do make up a contract and present it to him more than likely he will act offended and mad. He will have excuses...ect.. Then if he does jack up your bill and splits you will still be stuck with paying it unless you don't care about your credit. Even after you take him to court to get a judgment for him to pay is one thing...getting him to pay is another. It's a civil matter and there will be no jail time.
2006-10-17 02:46:27 · answer #6 · answered by Gettin_by 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check out this website on reasons it can enhance your relationship. You should write it in the simple format as suggested and have it notarized.
2006-10-17 02:47:10 · answer #7 · answered by MIA 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One plain and simple way.......write up a contract, bring yourself and him to the Court Clerk's office, sign it in front of a notary, they will sign it, ABSOLUTELY VALID IN COURT!!!
2006-10-17 04:56:23 · answer #8 · answered by Athera78 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
general contructor agreement What you want done? What it going to cost? When it is to be done by? Who is to be doing the working? Who is the work for? Why is work being done? Warranties? Liabilities?
2016-05-22 08:26:06 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marriage.
2006-10-17 02:37:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋