Legal Question in Consumer Law in California

Utility company charging for previous owner contract
After owning my rental property for 15 years I just found out that the city utility company has been charging me for a shared trash contract negotiated by the previous owner of my property and the property next door. Unbeknownst to me, I have been paying for half a trash bin located on my neighbors property. Although I have questioned my bills for years, I have always been told that I have standard service. Now, the city is admitting I have been paying for this service when i could have been paying much less. They never offered me a choice upon my purchase of the property. I feel I am due a substantial refund. Their position is that they have provided uninterrupted service as requested. Since I never requested ''this'' service I feel they are wrong.

Asked on 3/25/04, 3:52 pm

Alvin Tenner Law Office of Alvin G. Tenner

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Re: Utility company charging for previous owner contract

Sorry, but you may be liable for past. Change now.

Answered on 3/26/04, 10:01 am

Christopher M. Brainard, Esq. C. M. Brainard & Associates - (310) 266-4115

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Re: Utility company charging for previous owner contract

Have retained proof of your inquiries and their responses to wit "standard service?" If so you may have a case.

Answered on 3/26/04, 12:22 am

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