What to do if last winter a water pipe broke and flooded my home beyond repair?
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What to do if last winter a water pipe broke and flooded my home beyond repair?
My mother called the electric company and said we needed services shut off immediately because we had water in the main breaker. When the tech showed up at my house he asked if I was sure I wanted the services stopped. I told him my home was damaged beyond repair and I no longer needed services. A few months later another tech called and asked if I wanted another meter installed. I explained to him then that I lost the home to back taxes and that I no longer owned the home. I no longer needed service. Last month I received another bill. I called the company and they said I never canceled services to I have to pay through now. Did the two guys I spoke to not count?
Asked on January 7, 2013 under Bankruptcy Law, Illinois
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Based upon what you have written about unless you have a written cancellation of service confirmation as per custom and practice in the industry where utility services are provided you unfortunately seem to be obligated to pay the bill despite the apparent error on the representative's fault in not doing the cancellation timely.
In the future you need to do a letter or e mail confirming the cancellation of the services to avoid the problem.
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