Problems with my electric company.... legal advice anyone?

I had very bad storms come through 4 weeks ago %26amp; the whole city lost power. I have called my power company about 2-3x a week since the outage trying to get full power restored to my home. (had partial power- we thought it was a phase, now it turns out to be a burnt lug ';under the meter';). They came %26amp; took the meter yesterday. When I asked why it wasn't taken 3 weeks ago if that was the issue, the man I spoke with only said that they had been busy. Problem now is I can't get into my house. I'd been using my garage which, since the meter is gone, doesn't work. My screen doors are locked, since I can't live there currently, and so my keys are useless. Meanwhile, food is rotting, and we can't get to the fuse box.


I guess my biggest question is: can the electric company take your meter without notifying you (my bills are paid, actually had a credit)?


Also- my newest bill is very high for not having had power? anyway to fight that? Its not as if the meter can be reread....


Thanks!!!Problems with my electric company.... legal advice anyone?
Don't bother paying an attorney. This is considered an emergency condition. By your own admission, you kept calling them and they finally got to your house. They did what they had to at the time. The electric company is NOT preventing you from entering the house, you are. You have keys and can cut a screen.Problems with my electric company.... legal advice anyone?
see a lawyer


and call the board of health


call and do a police report
Quick: call an attorney.


Ask them to write a letter to the electric company demanding you be given access to your own property.


Deliver the letter by hand, in person, to the electric company. (keep a copy for yourself).


Inform the comopnay that by keeping you from your home, they are placing your home in jeopardy due to possible mold contamination (from rotting food), possible water leaks that need to be repaired, vandalism, etc.





A letter like this shouold take less than an hour of an attorney's time (they'll probably have an intern write it %26amp; then the attorney will okay it %26amp; sign it(. The cost of an hour of the attorney's time is WAY worth the benefit of avoiding problems from damage to your house.





Be prepared, to let the elec. company send a person with you while you check out your house. (to cover their own behind from any lawsuit ---everyone is paranoid )





go !





p.s. : a high bill without a meter ? that's unreasonable. Get your old bills (or checks you wrote to pay them) %26amp; be ready to prove your average monthly usage for this time of year. The company is guesstimating on the VERY high side.


sorry -- you'll probably have to fight this with an attorney's help.


call the ACLU or Red Cross if all attorneys are ';busy'; today.
I would call and speak with a manager first. If they are unable to give you any solid answers, then consult with an attorney. I'm not sure if they can just take your meter, but I don't work in that industry, so I couldn't say for sure. I would think they couldn't just do that though. Good luck and I hope you get your power back! (Don't take ';no'; for an answer from them, demand results!)





You might also contact your insurance company as well - they may be able to help you, too!

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