BANKRUPTCY GUIDE

CAN I STOP A UTILITY SHUTOFF?
Section 366 of the Bankruptcy Code addresses the issue of Utility Services.  Basically a utility cannot alter, refuse or discontinue service to a Debtor solely on the basis of the commencement of the case or the fact that the Debtor incurred a pre-petition debt that was unpaid.  The utility can, however, require adequate assurance in the form of a security deposit to guarantee payment of their bill in the future.

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