refusing utilities post discharge

[bigtim6656]

If you filed on a old electric bill and have it discharged can the company still refuse you service after your discharge?

Also if so can you pay the bill to get service back?

I had got my sisters power on in my name a few years back and they would not let me have a account. So when I move out one day I will need service.

[MSbklawyer]

I don't think a public utility can refuse service. They can require a huge ass deposit, but they have to provide service. If they don't, call your public service commission.

[justbroke]

My friend msbklawyer is correct. Under 11 USC 366, they can't refuse service but they can require a deposit that is consistent with the state's underlying non-bankruptcy laws (utility laws). In most states, that means that a deposit equivalent to two times the average monthly usage based on the last 12 months.

[bigtim6656]

Not sure if their public. It is duke energy

[justbroke]

Not sure if their public. It is duke energy

They are a public utility within the meaning of the phrase. A public utility delivers oil, gas, water, electric, cable, phone, and other regulated services to customers. They are regulated by a public service commission or other regulatory body in your State.

Duke is most certainly a "public utility" company since they provide energy services. As such, they are regulated by the state in which they operate as well as some federal regulations as well.

[bigtim6656]

thanks guys