2007-07-23 08:23:01 · 5 answers · asked by single w 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
They cannot charge you more for the service itself; however, in most jurisdictions, they CAN charge you a deposit for services, though the amount for that is regulated by the Public Utilities Commission. However, these deposits are refundable when you terminate service, or credited to your account after a certain time period of on-time payments with no service interruptions.
2007-07-23 08:40:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the rates are standardized and often regulated by the federal & local govenments. They often require that people without a credit or payment history pay a deposit- sometimes quite substantial, which would be refunded after a certain period of time (could be a year or more) once you establish you can pay your bills in a timely mannter.
2007-07-23 08:28:53 · answer #2 · answered by GEEGEE 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Utility companies are regulated and must by law charge every residential customer the same rate.
They can however charge huge deposits, penalties and reconnect fees if you are late.
If you default, they can and will report you to the credit bureaus.
2007-07-23 09:16:42 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Utilities are public regulated industries. They charge the regulation approved rate. However, they may charge a penalty if your payment is late.
2007-07-23 08:28:30 · answer #4 · answered by skipper 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-07-23 08:44:07 · answer #5 · answered by shorty21 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋