6261 AMS REGA MEND 105

SB 6261 - S AMD TO S-4849.3 119

By Senators Regala and Marr

ADOPTED 2/16/2010

    On page 2, line 15 strike "Before" through "tenant" on line 31 and insert the following, "When the utility account for a rental property is in the owner’s name and a city or town has been previously notified that a tenant resides at that property, the city or town shall provide notice of pending disconnection of electric light or power services to such tenant at least ten calendar days prior to disconnection, so that the tenant has an opportunity to resolve the delinquency or dispute with his or her landlord or to arrange for continued service by opening his or her own utility service account. Payment of delinquent amounts due on the owner’s utility account at the time of such notice shall be paid by the owner of the rental property and the tenant shall not be required to pay the same"

EFFECT:   The provision addressing a city or town contacting a tenant when a utility account is in the landlord's name is clarified.

           If a city or town has been notified that a tenant resides at the property, the city or town is provide the tenant with at least 10 days notice of a pending disconnection. The tenant is not responsible for the landlord's delinquency.

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