I live in NH and my baby is 3 months. Everyone tells me they cant shut you off if you have a baby. How do I prove that to them? Is this rumour true. I dont need no wise comments about paying my bills. I just want to know if anyone has heard of this! Thank you!
2007-02-23 03:59:17 · 14 answers · asked by BOOTS! 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
They can shut down your power (my brother's was shut down in December, so yes, they can turn it off in the winter months) but if you speak with them and explain your problems, they will most likely work out a payment plan or actually be able to find assistance for your. If you call your local assistance places such as Goodwill, they will often help you with your bills. You may also contact the state and they may be able to help you too. Hope that helps. Sometimes we can't help our situations that we get into, especially when it concerns a young child. I'm 32 weeks pregnant and my husband and I are still trying to figure out what we are going to do financially because daycare is so expensive but we can't afford our mortgage without both of our paychecks.
2007-02-23 05:59:34 · answer #1 · answered by Serena 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just call the electric company and tell them your plight. They should be able to work something out with you. I don't think they can turn it off, but you will still owe the money, and they may add late fees. Our community has a place on our bills where you can contribute money to help others who cannot pay their bill. Maybe there is a fund where you live and they might put some of that into your account to help out. Another thing to consider: call United Way and ask if there is any help to pay for your utilities.
2007-02-23 04:08:16 · answer #2 · answered by jboatright57 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I live in MA and here the electric company can't shut off electricity to a house hold with a baby under the age of two.
2007-02-23 07:07:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - I know for a fact that your electric company CANNOT shut you off between the months of November and April regardless if you have a child. They know you need heat and electricity to survive in the cold winter months. Good luck to you. I hope you can get ahead with your bills. I know it can be hard.
2007-02-23 04:05:37 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It's not true. If the company doesn't get paid, they have every right to shut off the electricity under the law. Sorry.
2007-02-23 04:37:46 · answer #5 · answered by alimagmel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think there is a time frame it's either till March or April...you may not have to prove you have a baby, I think it's a law for everyone. Call a local legal facility to get the correct low down on it.
2007-02-23 05:33:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can not shut the electic off if you have a child!! You should call and get on the buget plan. all electric companies have them and it helps out alot. we used to be on it when we had electric heat.
2007-02-23 04:12:03 · answer #7 · answered by kristinad21 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you use electric to heat your home, they can't. However, If you are using natural gas as a heat source, they can turn your electric off. Having a baby doesn't matter to them.
2007-02-23 04:15:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
They can but most don't. You need to contact your Electric Company and discuss your situation with them.
2007-02-23 04:09:14 · answer #9 · answered by Monty L 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as far as i know, if you don't pay them they can shut it off. however you can call them and ask them for an extention, a few years ago my electric company gave me 30 extra days after i was laid off!
2007-02-23 04:09:06 · answer #10 · answered by Carrie H 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋