Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Utilities

Since I was evicted I did not have the

electric power account on the property

taken out of my name, turned off, nor

have I paid the outstanding bill. Can the

landlord continue to use the power as

the account stands, and if they do, may

I sue them for any of the amount of

their usage of the power?


Asked on 10/11/06, 9:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Utilities

First, take it out of your name immediately. Second, send the landlord by certified return receipt mail a letter enclosing a copy of the latest bill and have him/her write you a check for the utilities, or write the company a check and send you a copy. Keep a copy of all of your correspondence. If all else fails, you will have to pay the utility bill and sue for reimbursement.

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Answered on 10/11/06, 10:08 pm


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