The Grass Doctor

Should I pay a company who did lawn fertilizing without my authorization?

I hired and paid a lawn fertilizing company in 2006 for fertilizing service in Michigan. I sold my house in March 2007, but the same company continued fertilizing service in April, 2007 without my authorization. The fertilizing company called me requesting payment (aeration and 3 fertilizing =$198). I refused the payment because I did not request their service continued in 2007. They said I was liable because I did not cancel the service. Are they right?

Public Comments

1. If in the contract you signed with the company, it says that you agree to continue services until you provide them a notice of cancellation, then yeah -- they're right, you owe them. . . if, however, it says nothing about continuation of services or a need to cancel, then . . . you're free. Check the contract -- it'll be your saving grace.
2. if u dint inform them that u were moving yes but wut u should realii do is say that u told the people that moved into ur house to cancel it and they dint so they should be the ones that r charged
3. That will depend on what the contract said. I assume they had you sign a 'renewable unless cancelled' type of policy. In which case, yes, you are liable.
4. no...not unless your contract or agreement had a auto renewal that you didn't notice.... They may be right, but thier business practices are not fair to the consumer...this auto renewal crap is everywhere...be careful, and good luck
5. You are obligated to pay them if u had a contract with them and also if u failed to notify the company either by telephone call or writing that u sold your property. if u have nothing in writing from the company that did the fertilization u are not obligated for payment however if u have a contract u will have to fork over the money or risk it affecting your credit . good luck and i hope this works out for u...
6. Look to your contract with them and read the terms
7. Terry wrote " That will depend on what the contract said. I assume they had you sign a 'renewable unless cancelled' type of policy. In which case, yes, you are liable" wich i agree with completely. But at the same you might want to consider paying the $198 since it might be cheaper and save you from the headaches if you or them were to take it to court. .
8. If the contract was for more than one year, or stated that it would automatically renew unless canceled, they are correct and you own the money. If the new owners actually want the service, they may be willing to make the payment.