http://ssanjaylawoffice.com/blog News, information and resources about filing consumer bankruptcy in Massachusetts by Sanjay Sankaran, Esq. Sun, 08 May 2011 21:47:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 http://ssanjaylawoffice.com/blog/2009/09/14/will-i-be-refused-utility-services-if-i-discharge-past-due-bills-through-bankruptcy/ http://ssanjaylawoffice.com/blog/2009/09/14/will-i-be-refused-utility-services-if-i-discharge-past-due-bills-through-bankruptcy/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:04:19 +0000 Administrator http://ssanjaylawoffice.com/blog/?p=128 The answer is, it depends. Utility bills are an example of an unsecured debt, but the priority of their payment would depend upon the debtor’s desires as regards their property. Debtors whose property is going to foreclosure may also write off their unpaid utility bills along with the mortgage and maintenance expenses. Such individuals cannot then be denied service by the utility because of their default as the utilities are regulated by law and prevented from doing so. However, debtors who wish to stay in their house should be aware that these accounts would have to be brought up to date as soon as possible to avoid action against them.

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