OC never contacted me, debt from 12/09

[DubbaYou]

I had a listing of BPHG show up on my CR.  It reported in 06/12 with the debt listed from 12/09.  I found out that it was Baily's Powerhouse Gym.  I was a member, but left in good standing, well, I was pissed at them.  They kept not billing my CC then telling me I didn't pay.  The account was on auto-pay, so I found it frustrating.  I would get stopped at the desk, they would apologize profusely but I had to call in the payment, they couldn't take it at the club. 

My question is, by never contacting me, did they violate a law, as the OC?  They never sold the debt and still have it.  I was going to write them a letter, but the person that helped me identify the company said they are a royal pain to deal with.  I figure if I have some leverage, it may help me get this removed.

[llecs]

There isn't a law requiring them to contact you. They can choose when, or whether to collect. What does your contract say? Maybe you were on a month-to-month by that point?

[RobertEG]

+1

However, if you have a billing issue, you may have recourse to the separate dispute process under the Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA), which entitles you to file a dispute with a creditor over their billing activities. 

Did they send you a bill for the debt they are now reporting as having been delinquent?

[DubbaYou]

They have never sent me a bill or called me.  I just found out who they are so I am wondering if I should try getting them removed through the CRAs or contact them.  My contract was set dates and didn't go month to month.