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scumbagge OP t1_iydle24 wrote

Reply to comment by HappyArtichoke7729 in Would being late on rent on my second last month of my lease affect my renewal? by scumbagge

Yeah I thought about it but idk how much power E-ZPass has. Saw threats of legal fees and registration suspension, etc. Thought I had to pay it asap. The tolls were like $4 each but they kept charging $50 admin fees.

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HappyArtichoke7729 t1_iydlqv8 wrote

Stop paying admin fees then

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scumbagge OP t1_iydmmfn wrote

Can’t. You’re forced to pay these fees. There’s no option to selectively exclude these fees.

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badquarter t1_iydnhcw wrote

Did you already pay? This is somewhat embarrassing to admit but.. every time I get EZPass violations, I have my mom call them and she aggressively gets the $50 fees waived. I swear. She is a customer service bully but it has saved me maybe $250 this year from them not reading my tag.

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scumbagge OP t1_iydnuxl wrote

Fuck I wish I had that. They never answer. Idek how this shit is even legal man. When I first saw it in the mail I was like this must be a mistake. $4 toll but I have to pay $54??? Multiply that by a few trips and now it’s a few hundreds. It’s Extortion

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badquarter t1_iydogra wrote

It's not easy. My mom is retired so she has the free time to keep calling and stay on hold for an hour. She just doesn't like letting them win. At least you know for next time - call and let them know you're down to pay but can't afford the fine.

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Ainsel72l t1_iyes8ka wrote

Perhaps your mom should go into business for a percentage of the savings she gets from them. Looks like there is a demand for this service.

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badquarter t1_iydorz0 wrote

Oh but to give you peace of mind, once you're current with your rent, your landlord must offer renewal by law. If they're trying to get you out, maybe they'll try to offer it at a higher rate to deter you. Did you already sign a renewal?

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scumbagge OP t1_iydoyxz wrote

No it’s in January I believe. Lease started feb 1st. Maybe I could pay late this once. I just need to get a renewal.

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badquarter t1_iydrv75 wrote

Explain what happened and let them know you'll pay the associated late fee. Life happens.

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zjuka t1_iyfd17p wrote

Mah man!.. 😂

Hug your mom for me

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micmaher99 t1_iydnuag wrote

Call and complain, they might be able to get the admin fees dropped.

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scumbagge OP t1_iydnyon wrote

I’ll try again. I already paid out like $300 unfortunately.

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HappyArtichoke7729 t1_iydpum6 wrote

I'm sorry, but you are a sucker. You need to learn to fix that, first and foremost. I'm telling you this in a nice and constructive way. I want your life to be better.

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HappyArtichoke7729 t1_iydp0h1 wrote

BULL SHIT. I call bull shit. You are being lied to, which almost all businesses do nowdays. Because people BELIEVE THEM, don't haggle, and JUST PAY IT.

Stand up for yourself and take charge of your own life.

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LaNaranja315 t1_iye5xxa wrote

It is not bullshit. If you don't pay they will send it to collections. Dealt with it myself. Luckily I caught it as soon as they sent it to collections, they hadn't removed my toll from the website so I paid it and told collections to fuck themselves. Never heard back, never got any ding on my credit, but I'm sure if I had waited any longer it could've been a nightmare.

But also OP: if you call EZ Pass and ask they will waive one fee. And it sounds like you don't have a transponder, you should get one ASAP. They are free with a $20 pre-load credit.

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