Utility Disconnection Legal Rights

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In Georgia, landlords must provide habitable housing and maintain electrical systems. If utilities are included in the lease, landlords cannot turn them off. If utilities are in the tenants name, only the tenant can turn them off. For deposit disputes, Georgia lacks a specific statute, but claims can be filed in small claims court. Contact Georgia Legal Services Program for further assistance.

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If a family member has a person with severe health problems ( COPD,heart and respiratory failure, diabetic on insulin, depression,high blood pressure and among other issues lights turned off and they was on a heart monitor at the time with the weather being in the low 30s and there the one that paid the deposit not being gave back either can be done
Hello ****, sorry to hear about the situation. To provide accurate information, could you please clarify if this is a housing issue? Also, can you let me know your location as legal rules can vary?
Jenkins county Georgia
Hello ****, in Georgia:
- Landlords are required to provide habitable housing and maintain electrical systems.
- You can reach out to Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) for help.
- For deposit issues, Georgia doesn't have a statute for it, but you can file a claim in small claims court.
A daughter in law had the power turned off that was in the husbands name which is the person with health problems son
Hello ****, in Georgia:
- If utilities are included in the lease, the landlord cannot turn them off.
- If the utilities are in the tenant's name, only the tenant can turn them off.
- If you face issues, you can contact Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) for legal help.