Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Georgia
Tenant Utility Debt
A tenant moved out of my condo in Dec, 2002. It remained unoccupied for some time. Today, I received notice from a collection agency claiming that I owe $273 to Georgia Natural Gas, for service from Jan through June of 2003. The account was not set up in my name, nor did I authorize it.
Can they hold me liable for the debt incurred by my tenant?
Thank you for your help.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Tenant Utility Debt
If your name is on the account, yes. However, you would then have a claim against the tenant if he/she was responsible for the gas bill according to the lease agreement.
If you would like to discuss any issues further, please feel free to contact my office. My contact information is below. Thank you.
The foregoing is general information only, not specific legal advice. No attorney/client relation has been created or should be implied.
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq
MacGregor Lyon, LLC
Promenade II
1230 Peachtree Street NE
Suite 1900
Atlanta Georgia 30309
Phone 404.942.3545
Fax 404.795.0993
www.MacGregorLyon.com
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