Chapter 7 Bankruptcy FAQ #36

May a utility company refuse to provide service to a person of the companys utility bill is discharged under Chapter 7?


If, within 20 days after a Chapter 7 case is filed, the person filing furnishes a utility company with a deposit or other security to insure the payment of future utility services, it is illegal for a utility company to refuse to provide utility service to the person after the case is filed, or to otherwise discriminate against the person, if its bill for past utility services is discharged in the person’s Chapter 7 case.

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