Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, I wasn't sure where to post it as the Legal Advice forum is closed. As I'm from England I thought this would be the most appropriate.
Basically, in 2011- 2012 I lived in a shared house with 3 other people. Unfortunately, the bills were automatically in my name as I moved in first. I cannot add anyone else to the bills now, unless they agree to it. For years the housemate has made excuses and has told me would pay at the end of the month when he gets paid, but then makes another excuse that it will be a few weeks later.. It never happens. (He was a spoilt obnoxious stoner, that would receive large sums of money from his parents but spend it all on weed).
The housemate I lived with for 10 months still refuses to pay any of the outstanding bills (gas, electricity, water, sewage, tv license, broadband, tv). I had to cover him for most of them as the companies wouldn't stop sending bailiff letters. In all, he owes roughly £800. I have offered to give him a reduced price of £520 if he or his father complies and pays in the next 30 days, if not I have told them I will take legal action.
I have his fathers email address, who is the guarantor, and explained everything, but he isn't much help either.
What can I do? Could I take this to court?
I have evidence (emails and messages) of us discussing everything, bank statements of me paying the companies.
I really need to get this sorted as my credit rating is terrible, and I'm sure it's because of this debt.
Please, any advice? Thank you.
Edit: One more thing, he has accused me of harassment for emailing him, asking him to settle the bills.. Also he doesn't want to pay for 6 months of the bills, as he says he was never at the house. (He often stayed at a friends house in the evening, but would be round in the day time to cook and wash his clothes)..
He has just agreed to set up a direct debit next week and send money next week. He has said this about 20 times over the last 3 years. Should I just wait and see if he does? I am concerned that he might just send £20 and never do it again. I think at least a quarter of it should be paid in the next month as it is 3 years over due..
Basically, in 2011- 2012 I lived in a shared house with 3 other people. Unfortunately, the bills were automatically in my name as I moved in first. I cannot add anyone else to the bills now, unless they agree to it. For years the housemate has made excuses and has told me would pay at the end of the month when he gets paid, but then makes another excuse that it will be a few weeks later.. It never happens. (He was a spoilt obnoxious stoner, that would receive large sums of money from his parents but spend it all on weed).
The housemate I lived with for 10 months still refuses to pay any of the outstanding bills (gas, electricity, water, sewage, tv license, broadband, tv). I had to cover him for most of them as the companies wouldn't stop sending bailiff letters. In all, he owes roughly £800. I have offered to give him a reduced price of £520 if he or his father complies and pays in the next 30 days, if not I have told them I will take legal action.
I have his fathers email address, who is the guarantor, and explained everything, but he isn't much help either.
What can I do? Could I take this to court?
I have evidence (emails and messages) of us discussing everything, bank statements of me paying the companies.
I really need to get this sorted as my credit rating is terrible, and I'm sure it's because of this debt.
Please, any advice? Thank you.
Edit: One more thing, he has accused me of harassment for emailing him, asking him to settle the bills.. Also he doesn't want to pay for 6 months of the bills, as he says he was never at the house. (He often stayed at a friends house in the evening, but would be round in the day time to cook and wash his clothes)..
He has just agreed to set up a direct debit next week and send money next week. He has said this about 20 times over the last 3 years. Should I just wait and see if he does? I am concerned that he might just send £20 and never do it again. I think at least a quarter of it should be paid in the next month as it is 3 years over due..
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