Hello, someone sent me a link to an article on this site (http://www.tenant.net/Rights/Utility/utilch04.html) which states some "rules" regarding shut-off of utilities. It was written in 1995, and I am wondering if anyone here knows whether this part of it is still applicable/enforceable today in 2011:
"Service cannot be shut off during a two week period around Christmas and New Years Day."
I ask because ConEd just turned off my gas and electric on 12/14, obviously within two weeks of Christmas. I am still without power now since that day. Do I have any recourse or way to get it turned back on based on the above "rule?" I do owe them a sum of money but they were unwilling to give me more time to pay it. It will be easier for me after the holiday to do so, so does anyone know about this one or where/who I can contact to verify if this is still in effect?
Thanks!