As a tenant, can I be forced to keep my power on because another tenant is using it?
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As a tenant, can I be forced to keep my power on because another tenant is using it?
Asked on August 30, 2012 under Real Estate Law, California
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Well, if you are a tenant and you and the other tenant are on the same power supply, you cannot have the power company unilaterally shut it off unless you give due notice that you need to go on a separate power supply (box). Check with the utility company and your landlord and put all communications in writing in order to get to the resolution you need.
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you are moving out of your rental and power to it is solely in your name for billing purposes, you have every right under the laws of all states in this country to have the power turned off and placed out of your name. Why would you run the risk of leaving your rental and worry about some other person not paying the monthly power bill that would be in your name?
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