How do I deal with an unpaid bill resulting from the sale of my house?

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How do I deal with an unpaid bill resulting from the sale of my house?

I sold my house earlier this year. The house was staged by a stager, who did not interact with my agent after the staging was done. No invoices was sent for monthly rental fees. At the time of selling the home, my agent informed the stager to remove her belongings. She did not respond. After 7 months, she is behind me threatening legal action. What are my options? How do I deal with this?

Asked on November 15, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Indiana

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Regardless of whether the stager was professional or not in her dealings, if the bill is "legitimate"--the charges were for work/services actually provided, are reasonbable for that work/services, etc.--then you legally need to pay the bill; someone can still bill you--and, if necessary, sue you--months after the fact.

Of course, if you dispute some or all of the charges, then either negotiating (trying to settle at some amount you are comfortable paying) or refusing to pay, then defending the likely to result lawsuit, are your options.


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