Question Details: I moved out of a residence in July where the landlord installed a security system that I assumed the monthly bill as the lessee. His name remained on the bill as the owner and I as the lessee. Prior to vacating the home, I called the business to inform them of my move and to pay any remaining balance. I continue to receive bills and have contacted the business to rectify the situation. Their response is they could not remove me from the bill until the owner of the home assumes payment. I have contacted the owner to correct the situation but no luck. Can this business continue billing me?
Upon moving out you should no longer be on the bill. the owner of the house kept you on the bill so that he would not be liable for the services. It appears that you are being taking advantage here and should not be on the hook so to speak for the bills that continue to accrue as you are not obtaining a benefit here. If suggest ignoring the bills and in the event that you are sued, you want to seek indemnification against the owner of th ehouse as he is the person that must pay this bill. I also suggest that you have a lawyer represent you if you are sued to make sure you are protected.

If you were both on the bill, usually what happens is liability is considered joint and several. This means you each owe the whole but can seek contribution from the other for his or her share.
So in this situation by placing your name on the bill, you became equally liable but you should be able to take your name off and inform the company that you no longer live there. Did the contract have an end date that somehow matched your lease agreement? Check the contract.
Further, you may wish to send a certified letter to your former landlord. If he or she ignores it, you have proof to take him or her to court (most likely small claims) to get this matter resolved.

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