QUESTION
Can my landlord shut off my electricity and water?
Asked on Aug 16th, 2011 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Pennsylvania
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If I am renter and electricity and water is in their name and you have 30 days to get out, can they have these things turned off?
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No. Absolutely not.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2013 at 2:12 AM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Pittsburgh, PA
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Did you break a term of your lease or has the lease ended? Read the Agreement that you signed. If you do not leave when your lease ends, then he can sue in court for your eviction. He cannot use self-help to constructively evict you by shutting off the utilities.
Answered on Aug 22nd, 2011 at 8:11 AM