Can I be held responsible for a bill that is not mine?
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Can I be held responsible for a bill that is not mine?
Signed up with Direct TV they said a week later that they would not install because my parents owe $119 on a bill. I am 23 years old. Is is legal? They said it was because they are a private company. They said the only way I could get service at my new place was if I paid my parent’s bill.
Asked on September 4, 2012 under Business Law, Washington
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
No. That does not sound right in any way. I would contact your local better business bureau and file a consuler complaint. The think here is that you are indeed stuck unless some one gets involved. So maybe look to a different provider until it can be sorted out. Good luck.
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