What utilities are we required to leave on when abandoning a house in foreclosure?
A relative is filing bankruptcy and is letting the house go to foreclosure in Indiana. He is moving to an apartment. Is he required to leave on any utilities in the house until its sold at sheriff’s sale? It’d be nice if he didn’t have to pay even the basic minimum utilities if he doesn’t have to. Thanks!
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He calls the utility company and informs them he needs a final meter reading and provide the date. Also give the company his new mailing address. The only thing that must remain on is the heat. He really should inform the lender of his moving out and having utilities removed from his name.
none, you can even trash the place
that’s what many people do when they get their houses taken by banks, they break walls, floors, trash everything and banks can’t do anything about it. It’s fun.
Seriously your relative should trash the place, your relative lost his house because of the greed of the bankers and what they did with the system, it’s their fault… now let them have some… I could help you trash it if you need, I have a big hammer ready.
I would call all the utilities and say “effective [the day I move out] I will no longr be responsible for the bills for the property at [my address].”
Your relative could be charged with felony destruction of property if he vandalizes the place. They should be adults and quietly leave.
I would have all utilities shut off on the day I moved into the new apartment. He can’t be made responsible for utilities in a place the bank is taking back.
None…..the property no longer belongs to him, so why would he be responsible for any utility bill for the premises he no longer lives in?