Originally Posted by
mrrdrage
I rent a house and am resposible for my own fuel costs. 2 months ago a fuel company filled my tank without me even calling or opening an account. The rate they charged me was 20 cents cheaper per gallon than any other company. I paid the bill and asked for the tank to be topped off again. A new bill arrived the next morning with 22 cents added per gallon. When I called to find out why the price had increased so much I was explained the following by a very rude and unwaivering office manager; The first bill was a mistake and I was charged the bulk customer rate and if I like they could bill me again for the correct price.(after I,ve already paid) Didn't this company have an obligation to inform me that there was a mistake and they were changing my rate before they refilled my tank and billed me? I still have no account with them. What are my legal rights?
You know what probably happened? Your renting a house, and normally all utilities except for phone and cable bills are left up to the landlord. Usually, when you rent a place its your responsibility to call the utility companies to the bills in your name. If the bill is not in your name, its in your landlords name and your not repsonsible to pay it. You should contact your landlord, and work something out. Why would you pay a bill that wasn't in your name and not even contact your landlord about it?