Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in California

When can a coll. agency report to a credit bureau?
I have been contacted by a collector for towing/storage charges ($1200)on a car that I no longer own. The towing company picked up the car on 2/4/99. My release of liability is on file with DMV since 11/14/98. The person that I sold the car to never transferred the title to her name. The collection agency says that I am the last legal owner, therefore I am responsible for these charges. They have called me at work several times & threaten that they are going to report me to the credit bureau. Also, I have requested a statement of charges & DMV info that proves that I am legally responsible for the car. They have not provided me w/ anything other than demand of payment. I am responsible for this debt? I have not refused to pay the debt, but need more info.

Asked on 7/06/99, 2:32 pm

Ken Koury Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.

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Re: When can a coll. agency

As long as you filed the release of liability or you gave the new owner the pink slip you are not legally responsible.

Answered on 7/10/99, 2:30 pm

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