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Utility Service

I am no longer on the lease or residing at the address in question. However, the utility bills are still in my name to prevent my former roommates from having to reconnect the services after I moved out. The agreement was that they would pay me the amount stated on the utility bills and then I would in turn pay the utility companies. They have failed to pay for this month's service. I am wondering what my options are in cancelling service at that address since I no longer live there, but there are persons still residing at the address. Am I required to give them notice of my cancelling service, or can I cancel it without notification?


Asked on 6/12/07, 8:29 pm

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Utility Service

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I do not think you have any legal responsibility to leave the utilities on. I would give the former roommates notice at least 24 hours in advance and then shut the power and other utilities off. Although the notice may not be required, it is the moral thing to do.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 6/13/07, 1:29 am


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