Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Florida

I own a duplex and my renters on the other side did not pay there electric bill that is in my name, could i just have there electric turned off?


Asked on 9/03/10, 7:41 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Shelly Schellenberg MI & FL private practice

No.

If you are the owner, get a separate meter installed for the rental unit, they will have to establish their own account with the electric provider. Send them a registered letter informing them that they owe you for the electicity. If they don't pay, take them to small claims court (for the electric bill). If your lease states that they will reimburse you and they don't, then file for an eviction.

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Answered on 9/10/10, 6:42 am
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

No.

Get a seperate meter for them and they can handle their own electric.

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Answered on 9/11/10, 1:31 pm


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