Can a power company refuse service to a new resident if the previous occupant has an unpaid bill?
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Can a power company refuse service to a new resident if the previous occupant has an unpaid bill?
I own a mobile home 2 hours north of where I live now, I fell behind on my bills there because of the little amount of jobs at that location so I moved now I sold my mobile home on a contract. Now the public utility service is refusing to hook power up for the new person living there because of my past bill the mobile home sits in a trailer park so i do not own the land. The new occupant there and I have both sent them proof that I do not live there anymore, they claim they have not received any proof of this and accusing us of lying. I have proof that this was all sent to them as they asked for.
Asked on May 22, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Wisconsin
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You need to file a complaint with the utility agency that regulates the utility. Provide the proof of move and change of ownership. This should help you in resolving the matter and the new owner will need to forceful with the utility to ensure he or she gets the account going..
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