Consumer complaint received 2015-07-27
Company: Associated Credit Services, Inc.
State: NJ
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint:
Account # : XXXXname of reporting company : Associated Credit Services Collections DepartmentDear XXXX dispute officer ; Please be advised that the creditor, XXXX/XXXX is being challenged and in the dispute process for the reasons stated below : The account belonged to my former tenants XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX, who can be reached via their social security numbers and current addresses which are on file with XXXX/XXXX. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX alleged that there was a shared meter issue prior to the tenants moving out. After over XXXX attempts for the shared meter department to respond to an investigation, their findings results were that there was NOT any shared meters in the entire building. 
In XX/XX/XXXX there was a complete re-wiring for all of the apartments in the building to new meters and there was XXXX meter installed per unit. 
Permits were obtained from XXXX XXXX XXXX, and after a certified electrician re-wired and installed the new meters, XXXX XXXX XXXX sent an inspector to approve the proper wiring of the new meters according to their codes and we were given the authorization for use. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX never sent any invoices regarding the above matter to me at my home address. When I was notified by Associated Credit, I asked for the invoices and bills from XXXX I was informed that I did not receive them because they were not sent to my residing address. 
XXXX continued to provide electricity after months of non-payment which is not a common business practice for Utility companies. 
I am writing this letter after several attempts to reach XXXX XXXX XXXX and requests for copies of the re-wiring inspection reports, and all shared meter allegations, and finally the dated approvals and passed inspections that were granted by XXXX XXXX XXXX inspector. 

Finally, based on my attorneys ' findings, it is not Pennsylvania state law to refer outstanding utilities and bills to the landlord. I am requesting that this matter be removed from my credit report since XXXX XXXX XXXX is unable to provide any supporting documents that allow this to be reported on my credit. 
Thank you for your cooperation regarding this matter. 
Also my Attorney sent the following letter to associated creditT : ( XXXX ) XXXX F : ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXXRe : XXXX, XXXX XXXX. 

XXXX Your File # : XXXX $ XXXXXXXXAssociated Credit Services , Inc . 

XXXX, MA XXXXDear Associated Credit Services , Inc., Please be advised that I have been retained by the above mentioned in regards to the disputeddebt with XXXX. As previously advised by XXXX XXXX, the matter is currently under disputewith XXXX XXXX XXXX. The sum requested by XXXX XXXX XXXX was incorrectly assessedto my client and therefore is being disputed. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act I request that you not report this matter to anycredit agencies since it is currently under a verifiable dispute. It is well established that willfulnoncompliance with FCRA, may subject a violator to actual damages or a statutory fine, pluspossible punitive damages, as well as reasonable attorney 's fees and costs. Additionally, inregards to any future correspondence, kindly contact my office and not XXXX XXXX. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation