Columbus, OH asked in Contracts, Estate Planning, Real Estate Law and Collections for Ohio

Q: My dad passed away a year ago, what happens if i stop paying for his storage unit.

I have been paying for the units for over a year but they are not in my name nor did i sign any rental agreement i just took over payments. I have full access to the account. Will it hurt my credit or go to collections for me if i just stop paying for them

1 Lawyer Answer
Aaron Epling
Aaron Epling
Answered
  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Hilliard, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: If you're not a party to the contract with the storage unit company, then I don't believe you can be held liable under any of its terms.

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