What do you do if someone puts a bill in your name?
A: Contact the utility provider or report it to the authorities. If you authorize another person to get utility service in your name, you’re responsible for making sure that person is paying. If they haven’t paid and the bill is in arrears, it’s up to you to pay it off and close out the account.
Am I responsible for a utility bill that is not in my name UK?
Technically, you might not be responsible to the utility. However, if you agreed with the person in whose name the utility is opened that you would pay, then you have an obligation to that person to pay the utility bill. If you don’t, that person can sue you for not paying it.
Can you pay someone else’s bills?
No, it is not illegal to pay someone else’s bills. However, if you are logging into their bank to pay their bills, I strongly recommend you get written permission to do so and get a Power of Attorney to act on their behalf.
Who is responsible for utility bills landlord or tenant?
Although tenants are usually responsible for paying utility bills, if they do not pay, the landlord may find themselves liable for the bills.
Can someone pay my bills?
Someone loaning you money to pay your bills Loans are always allowed and can be used in any way you wish. Make sure to have a signed, written agreement that includes the correct language for a valid loan agreement.
Can you anonymously pay medical bills?
Federal regulations allow you to pay your grandson’s medical expenses, or anyone else’s, without worrying about gift taxes implications. Specifically, you can pay for someone else’s medical costs related to: A diagnosis.
How can I find out if someone has stopped paying utility bills?
Back to directly answering the question. Almost impossible to find out until the person using utilities in your name decides to stop paying. Best suggestion is to order your detailed credit reports from all 3 agencies. The utility company may have reported the status of the account even if it is in good standing.
What happens if a utility company refuses to pay you?
The person who used the utilities can pay, even though the utility company somehow refused payment. The two of you can go to the utility office together to facilitate payment. Or, if you pay, you may have a right of indemnity from the person who actually used the utilities.
What happens if you serve time in jail under a false name?
Worse, a criminal can actually be sentenced to jail or prison using your identification, serve their time under a false name and this will result in your now having a serious misdemeanor or felony record and only discovering this when you apply for a job requiring a background check or when a law enforcement agency is searching for that person.