I was renting a house and got the oil tank filled up before the winter rush...but a week later I moved out because I discovered the house had a flea infestation (and many other bug problems...). I was not obligated to leave a re-rent levy but since i felt bad i did leave a cheque to the owner. I also figured that since i was moving out, the owner would pay for the furnace oil since they would obviously be using it and not me. The bill got sent to me...what should i do ?
2006-10-30 03:39:17 · 12 answers · asked by Communicologue 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Call the fuel oil company and ask them to pump it back out or to bill the landlord. There may be a fee for the company to come back out but that would be worth paying compared to a tank of fuel oil.
2006-10-30 03:58:47 · answer #1 · answered by larry r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't mention if the bill was sent to you by the oil company or the landlord. If the oil co. sent you the bill..... send the bill to the landlord and explain that you had the tank filled to get ready for the winter. If the landlord sent you the bill...... send it back to him and suggest he get his new tenants, or the fleas to pay it. Do not include a return address on the envelope.
2006-10-30 11:47:09 · answer #2 · answered by dathinman8 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT HAPPENED TO ME !!!
1. CALL THE OIL COMPANY, see what they say.....this situation is VERY common.
Secondly, you say you felt sorry for the owners who let you reside in a flea-infested apartment???...they are laughing in your face, and I am sure they already cashed that check..........look up "sucker" in the dictionary.
If they feel SORRY for you(which I doubt) , they will refund you the money for the oil...
If they refuse, then get the oil/gas company to retrieve/syphon the oil from the tank and get a CREDIT from said oil company for later use.
However, since you no longer live there, you will need permission IN WRITING from the landlord for the oil company to be on landlord's property.
In MY case, full tank of oil was retrieved and issued a credit from oil company.....thank God)
I hope for your sake that this doesn't end up on Judge Judy...lol
PS It would be in the landlord's BEST INTEREST if he doesn't stir up **** with the oil company, or else HE will end up on their BLACKLIST, right ?
Good Luck
2006-10-30 12:28:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should discuss that with the owner of the house. You should NOT have to pay for that since you are not living there any longer!! If he doesnt understand that and still wants you to pay, I would take him to court.
2006-10-30 11:41:01 · answer #4 · answered by Virginia Gal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best soultion is to call the oil company and let them know, you no longer reside there, ask them if they would be willing to pump the oil out, and to then rebill for the balance, this is the most reasonable solution.
2006-10-30 12:38:02 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pay the bill and realize that each are responsible for their own actions.
you filled the tank...your actions....so you are liable for the bill.
the fact you moved out is no ones responsibility by your own as you choose to move.
time to grow up, mature, and realize you have to think before you act as an adult.
2006-10-30 11:42:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the oil company. Tell them you want them to take the oil back and apply it towards what you owe them. I know we did that with our propane tank
2006-10-30 11:41:53 · answer #7 · answered by Billys girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to ask the owner for a rebate. Ask kindly as you will get nowhere with threats and legally, they do not have to give it to you.
2006-10-30 11:42:58 · answer #8 · answered by xovenusxo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the owner if he is going to pay the bill, and if he refuses...you better pay it or your going to court......And you will lose.
2006-10-30 11:42:15 · answer #9 · answered by Bob P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you can ask the landlord/new tenant to pay you in return.
2006-10-30 11:41:40 · answer #10 · answered by seek_fulfill 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋