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What is the statute of limitations in Washington for a unpaid cell phone bill?
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∙ 9y ago
2 years. However, it will not go away from your credit report and from that company's records. Better to figure out how to pay the bill sooner than later. You used the service; you owe the company the money.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoIf you have a cell phone it is important to pay your bill just as you would with the rest of your household bills. In Washington, the statute of limitations on an unpaid cell phone bill is two years.
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∙ 15y agoAs it is a debt, and therefore a civil issue, it does not have a statute of limitations. The criminal side would be theft and attempt to defraud, of which depending on the size of the debt could be anywhere from 1 year to 50 years on the statute.
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∙ 13y agoIt will depend on your jurisdiction. The limit on debts varies based on the location and the instrument that created it. Oral agreements tend to have shorter time frames than written agreements.
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∙ 13y agoThe standard limit is 4 years for debts in California, but only 2 years for Oral agreements. This is from the last communications by the debtor. They can file claim at any point during this time.
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∙ 12y agoCell phone services are typically provided based on a written agreement. The limit will vary based on the state, but for Georgia it is set at 6 years. The time will start from the last acknowledgement of the debt, such as a payment.
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