Does anyone know of any attorneys that can help work with people that have high heat and electric bills????
2007-02-14 04:54:31 · 5 answers · asked by sherry h 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
An attorney can't help you with this problem. There are heat programs in the state you live and they are the people you need to go to for help. Or you can visit the social services department for the resources in your area for resources. If you have already been denied help. Do you or anyone in your house have a medical problem? Are there small children in your home? Do you live in a very cold state where they have what is called a "winter moratorium" Have you called your Public Utility Commission? These are just a few things I can think of to try to help you without knowing your situation. I use to work for an electric company. I wish you luck and hope some of the suggestions might lead you to help.
Good Luck.
2007-02-14 05:05:59 · answer #1 · answered by devilgal031948 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are saying that the utilities overcharged you there is nothing an attorney can do for you in this situation.
Check into fuel assistance (Google "your state fuel assistance") If you qualify they will send at least some of the money you owe directly to the utility co.
If you don't qualify or you don't get enough to pay the entire bill then just call the utility co. and set up a payment plan. They usually won't shut you off if you show that you are making an effort to pay them.
2007-02-14 13:05:24 · answer #2 · answered by dorie0371 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attorneys are looking to make money, and if you cannot pay for heat and electric, then you obviously CANNOT afford an attorney. There are other assistance programs in your area. Call your local Chamber of Commerce or City hall to find out.
2007-02-14 13:15:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not sure why an attorney would assist you. i would contact the utilities and also contact the local action, inc for assistance. if you do not have action, inc in your area, you will have assistance called HEAT. they are in the local phone book.
2007-02-14 12:59:36 · answer #4 · answered by linda s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your carrier and let them know you are low income, as long as you can provide proof of income (W2 forms, pay stubs, SSI letter, Welfare letter) they may enroll you in their special energy assistance programs
If u live in NJ you can try the link below if not go on-line and search for your carrier
2007-02-14 12:58:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋