Can I still be charged utlities from a seperate company after terminating my lease, paying all fees and closing out all final utility bills?
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Can I still be charged utlities from a seperate company after terminating my lease, paying all fees and closing out all final utility bills?
I terminated a lease early and moved out right away. Upon moving out I cancelled all utilities and paid the final bills. I paid all apartment termination fees even though the apartment is still in my name until the 60 day termination period is over. I received an outrageous bill for electricity for a period when the apartment was empty. I understand the apartment is still in my name (for a few more days) but I paid all fees, turned in my key and terminated my utilities.
Asked on November 22, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Colorado
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Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
From your question, it is apparent that you can be assessed an invoice for a utility bill after you have moved out thinking that you paid all fees you thought were owed and closed out the utility bill.
I would contact a representative of the utility company about the recent bill that you received to inquire why you received any bill at all let alone such an unexpected charge and follow up the telephone call with a written letter confirming what was said. Keep a copy of the letter for future reference.
If the explanation for the bill is not to your satisfaction, I would make a face to face appointment with the utility company to discuss the bill.
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