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I am beginning the eviction process for my tenant. She is a single mother with twin 2yr olds. Her electricity is included in her rent, which she is not paying. Can I shut off her electricity?

sam r, MA on Wednesday, July 30, 2008

RE: evictions when electricity is included in the rent

Absolutely NOT!! You can not take these matters into your own hands. A landlord can suffer great consequences for shutting off utilities or lock them out.

Posted by Denise S, PA on Wednesday, July 30, 2008

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