Would it be a good idea to have bills transferred to my name to build credit?

[Anonymous]

i've never really heard of anyone doing this , my parents have this rental unit and its going to be coming vacant soon so they suggested they'd change the bills to my name ( hydro , gas ) so i could build my credit. and they'd pay them all

although i told them no rate away that i already had money issues and really didn't think it be a good idea as i would still be legally responsible for these bills if someone they were not able to pay them or whatever and i just didn't really want to deal with this. as its not my rental unit and don't want to get deeply involved with it

Updates

7 mo

haven't heard anything more about this from them and unit still isn't vacant , tenant is taking longer than expected to leave

[Mariogirl09]

Start off with a starter credit card. Never put a bill on your name unless you want to be responsible for it. I never understood why some parents put bills in their kids name (because they couldn't keep or get it under theirs) its not right. Im not trying to judge. I have a 2 year old and so far i haven't had to put anything in his name and im trying not to

[Asker]

thats kind of what i though ( never put a bill in your name idea as i don't want to be responisible for it long term )
i've already had a credit card with a small limit for a number of years now and a small cell phone bill too.

[Mariogirl09]

Thats good. Ask for a higher amount. I did that. Im in the 700s... no student loans either. What really helped me was i took a car loan out. They look for history and longevity in loans and paying them off so id just pass on your parents offer

[jahaims]

Most bills don't help your credit. You are better off having a line of credit then building from there.

[Anonymous]

Your parents would pay it...
Someone sounds incredibly spoiled.