When I got my first letter from a collection agency, it had been about 13 1/2 years since I left CT. I'm no expert, but I believe that debts older than 7 years cannot be put on your credit report and that's why it didn't happen to me.
I just refinanced my home a couple of months ago and there was no hint of any of this mess on my credit report. My 15 years (CT statute of limitations on vehicle tax) is almost up, so I plan to continue to ignore any future attempts to collect on this bogus debt.
I e-mailed the Attorney General of CT here Attorney.General@po.state.ct.us and got this response:
I am in receipt of your letter concerning a property tax bill from the city of Danbury for taxes owed.
The Attorney General’s Office does not have authority over the municipal collection of...
I e-mailed the Attorney General of CT and got this response:
I am in receipt of your letter concerning a property tax bill from the city of Danbury for taxes owed.
The Attorney General’s Office does not have authority over the municipal collection of property taxes. Recently, many...
I just got my letter yesterday. My husband and I happily left Danbury, CT over 13 years ago and now the United Adjustment Corporation informs me that my husband and I owed the city of Danbury $1,271.50. It seems to be because we didn't mail back our old license plates to the Danbury DMV when we...