FML.
We moved into our new (resale) home a few weeks ago. The previous owner forgot to leave us the mail key. Our agent got in touch with his agent, he apologized profusely and then told us he had sent it back. Just HOW did he send it? He mailed it back. Regular mail so it would end up in our mailbox that we can't open because we don't have the key. SMRT.
So it's taken 3 weeks to finally deal with Canada Post, to get them to open our mailbox to get our only mail key. We found tons of mail, mostly for the previous owner. We mailed him his mail, then he called us to say the alarm system company needs to be paid. $120 a month plus a late charge.
Um.. say what now?
Our agent told us that the home was roughed in for an alarm system but when we asked if there was a current subscription, she said no.
When we spoke to the previous owner yesterday, he has not changed the subscription out of his name. It's a year contract, that runs out in December. He claims we're now responsible for paying the monthly fee, but we don't want it.
Common sense tells me that since nothing is in our name, we're off the hook. However, if the alarm system company were to send his bill to collections, would that in any way affect our credit? Or would they be able to put a lien on our home, as opposed to just going after the previous individual?
UGH. This is frustrating. TIA and thanks for letting me vent.