I finished a basement over a year and a half ago and one of the suppliers just now called and said they don't see where I paid. They're usually very on top of their accounting and send out statements every month. I know I paid this bill. I just moved and all of my checks are somewhere in storage. I don't want to spend a week looking through everything I have to find that one check. After more than a year and a half without sending and invoice is there anything they can do? What's the time frame for them being able to take any action against me, if there is any?
2006-11-17 02:25:32 · 7 answers · asked by Christy H 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
Call your bank, they have copies of all checks written and deposited. They should be able to get if for you quickly and with minimum effort.
2006-11-17 02:32:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tell them you think it was paid and go to your bank- you can send for back records---ask for a couple weeks to clear it up- don't avoid them, maybe its a mixup but honesty and keeping notations should help. Don't you have a file on them? with the check n0# on the invoice? If you do then you can just get that specific from your bank- things happen, but having them note your account and getting time to investigate is the right thing.
2006-11-17 10:36:42 · answer #2 · answered by ARTmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can call your bank and they can give assistance in helping you show where you paid this bill. They have all those records.
Be sure you do or I'm sure they will take you to court.
2006-11-17 10:35:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can put a mechanics lien on your property. Best bet, get hold of the check you paid them with.....front and back. Call your bank and ask them to send it to you ASAP. Even if they charge you a fee...it'll be worth it.
2006-11-17 10:35:15 · answer #4 · answered by Loli M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, hon, they can bill you years later. You're going to have to show them that you paid.
They can take action against you as long as (they think) you haven't paid. When someone owes someone money, they owe money. It doesn't just disappear with time. In this case, you just have to show them that you paid them.
2006-11-17 10:40:43 · answer #5 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better start looking for the check, or they will take you to court.
2006-11-17 10:31:30 · answer #6 · answered by beach bum 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just find the check
2006-11-17 10:33:53 · answer #7 · answered by goodtimesgladly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋