I moved into my apt and set up my utilities. When I didn't get my electric bill I called a 2nd time and they said there was someone else in my building registered to my apt no and paying that bill. I find out that they have differ apt no's than how they are listed at the building. They realized there was a prob and keep sending notices asking "the resident at....(apt not paying electric...i.e....me)" to fill out paperwrk stating when they started their lease (which was 10 mnths ago) My neighbor upstairs wrote 2 notes to me letting me know that, here- this is your bill even tho your names not on it and it may not have the same apt no listed as whats on your lease but this is your bill.
Now I want to make things right but I am scared that they are gonna try to backcharge me from the past 10 mnths and I cannot afford that. What should I do?
2006-10-23 05:02:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
You are not responsible for someone else's mistake. If you haven't paid a power bill for ten months, then you are in a pickle. I would go to the person or persons that manage the apartments, and talk to them about the situation. You can always file a complaint with your state utilities comission, and force them into fixing the problem. They would put pressure on the power company, and the power company would force the apartment management to straighten it out. This might ruffle some feathers and cause some problems, but just remind them that you will not, and cannot be held responsible for their mistakes. This is not your mess, and if you just happen to mention that you will get an attorney involved if you have to, I'll bet it will get fixed pretty fast. The power company will be afraid to try any repercussions on you, and if they do, you will have the utilities commission already on your side, because you contacted them and made a complaint before hand. The main thing is don't let them intimidate you, and tell them how its going to be, not how they are going to do it. The power company don't want any trouble, and they will resolve the problem at no cost to you. Believe me; you can make them do the right thing! I hope this is of some help in your situation. Good Luck!!!
2006-10-23 05:30:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to the building manager
2006-10-23 05:10:04 · answer #2 · answered by rich2481 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
move
2006-10-23 05:10:45 · answer #3 · answered by dwalkercpa 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋