Can the power company hold a landlord responsible for an ex-tenants bill?
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Can the power company hold a landlord responsible for an ex-tenants bill?
Can they refuse power for landlord or a new tenant if bill is in collections?
Asked on September 27, 2010 under Real Estate Law, Alabama
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I would contact the State Attorney General's Office as to the matter here just for some guidance on the issue. The power company has a right to be paid for power that was supplied to the premises in question. Ultimately it will always be the owner of the property who will have a problem either with the utility company themselves or with their ability to re-rent the premises after a bad tenant skips on the bill. But they can refuse service until the old bill is paid off. The landlord should pay the old bill then sue the former tenant for the amount. This way the property is cleared to rent without the hassles. Better to get it done than lose the tenant.
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