Does anyone know the laws in Texas about your electric company disconnecting your service if you are late? I live in Dallas and it has been 100+ for the last 3 weeks and amazingly hot since mid-april. I live in a 650 sq. foot apartment and my bills are at least $200!!! I just can't keep up. Are they allowed to cut you off it is 100 degrees outside? I called to make arrangements, but they said no because I did not call the day before the disconnect date. I can pay next week, but what if they turn it off before?
2006-08-22 10:20:36 · 5 answers · asked by JazzyDog 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
How are your bills 200+ on a 650 square foot apt? I had a 25 foot tall ceiling over 850 square foot in San Antonio, and the most I ever paid was $95. Trust me, if it's hot in Dallas, it's just as bad in SA. It sounds like there is someplace that you could save on your energy bill. Have you also talked with your electric company about putting you on a budget plan where you pay the same amount every month based on average consumption for your apartment? Many electric companies also have free home audits to determine where electricity is wasted.
2006-08-22 15:02:12 · answer #1 · answered by Freddie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately... they certainly have the right to turn off your electrical prior according to the contracts you signed. The fact you are already at the disconnect dates indicates that not only are you past due, but you are past the grace period and have received multiple notices about being disconnected.
You will have to abide by their rules now and it is very possible that you will have to 'ride out' the next few days until you can get the power back on. I don't want to sound mean but you are going to have to live with consequences of your actions or in this case you inactions. I suggest you call them and BE NICE and see what you can work out.
Good luck and I hope this helps!
2006-08-22 10:26:54 · answer #2 · answered by wrkey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay. If you don't want your lights cut off, pay. It's that simple. And Texas law won't help you here...
2006-08-22 10:27:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They probably can cut you off.
Call and speak with a supervisor.
2006-08-22 10:36:48 · answer #4 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, unless you are disabled, then they can
2006-08-22 10:23:43 · answer #5 · answered by WEIRDRELATIVES 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋