If I were to dispute a charge on my credit report, will the company have to provide proof they sent me a bill?
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If I were to dispute a charge on my credit report, will the company have to provide proof they sent me a bill?
I moved out of my old apartment knowing I owed money. They would call for a payment but never provide a statement of how much I owe, so I wasn’t going to pay until I received one. I asked numerous times. They sent it to collections. I’m still not sure the amount is accurate and have no proof I even owe it. Can I dispute this? What can I do?
Asked on February 22, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, Mississippi
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The problem with disputing your credit report concerning an old bill is that the credit reporting agency is really under no legal obligation to change what is stated. I suggest that you consult with one of those credit repair companies on the market to see what it can do for you about your situation.
The best way to resolve the situation is simply to call up the creditor to see what is owed and simply pay off the bill and get a written release. When done, send copies of the pay off documentation to the third party credit reporting company and hope that your credit report gets a better rating as the result.
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