I parked my car at an Imperial Park, a privately owned parking lot for work in Seattle. Because I stayed until after 6pm, I recieved a notice on my windshield to pay by mail. I put the notice in my car and did not pay it. The original parking amount was for $12.00. The next thing I recieved was a notice that this had been assigned to a collection agency. I never recieved any warning or reminder or notice that this was going to happen. The bill was $60.00. I called up "Parking Collection Service" and told them I was not going to pay $60.00 but that I would happily pay the original $12.00 fee. They said, "we will note your refusal to pay"! and then they hung up on me. I read the letter sent, and it says failure to pay may result in Further Collection Efforts. I don't know what this means, but I feel scared that this will now be on my credit report. Will it?
2007-08-08 07:29:45 · 4 answers · asked by malgernon1982 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
It could end up on your credit report eventually. They could even take you to court and get a judgment. Some collection agencies are going after even small amounts.
I suggest you call the parking place and see if you can negotiate a settlement. It's going to cost you more than the original $12 but you might get it dropped to $20 or $30.
Forget about contacting the BBB. That's a private voluntary organization that has absolutely no authority to enforce anything.
2007-08-08 07:47:31 · answer #1 · answered by bdancer222 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree $12.00 dollars has already turned into $60.00 If I was you I would pay as fast as I can..Things can and will trun out ugly all over a starting blance of $ 12.00.
2007-08-08 08:46:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably not. it is not a credit issue, it is a private issue. The collection agency is rude because they get a cut of what they collect. call the garage and tell them your situation ( you may want to hold back you ignored it) if they are not understanding then write to the BBB, they listen to them
2007-08-08 07:36:33 · answer #3 · answered by Domino 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It might end up on your report, and yes, they could take you to court and get a judgement against you if they wanted. Just pay it. I know it sucks...but you don't want to deal with the hassel of going to court.
2007-08-08 08:17:06 · answer #4 · answered by sunnybrooke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋