california
2006-06-15 22:13:09 · 8 answers · asked by vonkris54 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
I'd imagine that it is based on non-payment.
2006-06-15 22:16:52 · answer #1 · answered by Adam the Engineer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What do mean exactly? I suppose if I did that as a practical joke it would not be a crime. However, If I am the utility service and funds are owed you can bet that after a lengthy process of requesting payment and being denied, your utilities will be disconnected. The utility company makes a great case when you receive disability checks and there are many programs out there to help such a person. "NO PAY, NO SERVICE" Most utility companies are publicly owned. They answer to shareholders. They are not run by the government. Canada is your best bet!
2006-06-16 05:33:17 · answer #2 · answered by yahmza 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The only way the companies would not do so, is if there were a very ill person that required those utilities to survive. There are grants for people to help pay for those utilities. Look up "general assistance" or something along those lines. They have certain guidelines, however, if they can't help you, they ought to know who could. Another place to go is if the person is getting State aid such as food stamps, medical cards, housing, etc. those agencies know where you could go to get help. Hope this helps.
2006-06-16 06:12:00 · answer #3 · answered by shortymaciam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is Legal to turn off power/water to a blind man, I think thats just plain ol cold hearted
2006-06-16 05:37:56 · answer #4 · answered by nice_guy_20_2oo4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Vonkris,
I hate to sound like I'm waffling but the short and long of it is yes and no.
In certain states, depending on the time of year, it is illegal to interrupt or cause interruption of services to ANY occupant of a dwelling they lease. This is to protect the lessor from freezing or worse. These laws are varied from state to state and the law does afford an owner a variation of ways in which to evict these persons. Non-payment is a pain but being responsible for the ill health of another is something I would dare not approach. Whether you are the renter or landlord, I wish you luck in your problems.
Mike
2006-06-16 05:53:52 · answer #5 · answered by Mike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you pay your bill than you have the right to have air and water.
2006-06-16 05:19:59 · answer #6 · answered by freckles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is legal if by legal reasons! Otherwise not!
2006-06-16 05:20:51 · answer #7 · answered by Jimmy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-16 05:18:15 · answer #8 · answered by jd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋