Compare Utility Rates
(Separate Website)
This web site contains information to help you choose the best utility companies in your area. The web site also provides a complaint form if you are having trouble with a company that provides utilities.
By: Georgia Public Service Commission
Telephone Services
(Separate Website)
This web site contains information about telephone services and fraudulent scams for you to avoid.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Spanish / Español
Water and Electric Service in Rental Property
This document answers common questions about utilities charges and services in connection with rented property.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Fast Facts on Consumer Rights
(Separate Website)
This document provides some quick tips on your rights in certain consumer issues.
By: Barnes Law Group
Consumer Corner for Georgia Utilities (Gas, Electricity, Telephone)
(Separate Website)
This web site contains information about your basic utilities services, including (1) disconnection of gas, electricity and telephone services, (2) how to select utility services providers, (3) how to avoid scams, and (4) consumer savings programs.
By: Georgia Public Service Commission
Georgia Relay - Phone Services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech-Impaired Georgians
(Separate Website)
The website is for Georgia Relay, a public service that is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep Georgians in touch by phone easily and often with their business associates, friends and families. To make a Georgia Relay call, just dial 7-1-1.
By: Georgia Relay 7-1-1
What to do When Utility Service is Disconnected
(Separate Website)
Loss of utility service is a particularly serious problem for older Americans, who can face serious illness or death from extreme weather conditions. The most frequent reason utility service is disconnected is for nonpayment of the bill. However, because utility service is such a practical necessity of modern life, there are often limits and procedural requirements placed on the ability of a utility to disconnect a customer. This web page examines some measures that advocates for the elderly can take when an client is facing disconnection of utility service.
By: National Consumer Law Center
Dealing with Utility Companies Regarding Disputed Bills and Utility Deposits
(Separate Website)
This web page will give you some suggestions about how to handle your disputes with your public utility companies about bills and utility deposits.
By: National Consumer Law Center
EarnBenefits Online
(Separate Website)
Help with utilities and food stamps
By: Seedco
H.E.A.T. - Heating Energy Assistance Team - Helping Low Income Georgians Meet Their Energy Needs
(Separate Website)
This website discusses the application requirements for receiving H.E.A.T funds and provides helpful conservation tips that explain what you can do today to help lower your energy bills year-round.
By: H.E.A.T. - Heating Energy Assistance Team
How To Help Older Americans Avoid Loss Of Utility Services
(Separate Website)
This website provides key sources for assistance, strategies for becoming current on utility bills, and fighting a termination of services.
By: National Consumer Law Center
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
(Separate Website)
LIHEAP is a federally-funded program to help eligible low income households meet their home heating and/or cooling needs.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Utilities Issues
I am considering apartments. What should I consider besides rent in determining how much I can afford?
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Utilities Issues
When renting an apartment who is responsible for setting up electric, natural gas, telephone, and water service. Who is responsible for the monthly charges?
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Utilities Issues
I am renting an apartment and am setting up utilities. How much should I budget for security deposits and connection costs?
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Utilities Issues
Utilities are included in my rent. Is that legal?
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Utilities Issues
What is master metering and how does it work?
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Utilities Issues
I rent an apartment in a complex with more than 20 units. My unit does not have a water meter. My landlord bills me for water. I think I am paying more than my fair share of the water bill. What can I do?
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Utilities Issues
I am renting a house. When I tried to have my water service turned on, I was told by the water company that I would first have to pay the $100 bill the prior tenant left. Do I have to pay that bill?
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Utilities Issues
I am renting a house. I moved in and found the water is supplied by a well. I am worried that the well water is unsafe. What can I do?
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Utilities Issues
I rent a home and the water coming out of the pipes looks brown and smells strange. My landlord says that the water comes from the city and is not his responsibility. Is that correct?
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Utilities Issues
I rented an apartment. The landlord has the electric service connected and the account is in his name but the bill comes to my rental address. My landlord wants me to open the bill and pay the electric company each month? Do I have to do that?
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Utilities Issues
I am considering renting a house which has a septic tank. Should I be worried?
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Utilities Issues
I live in an apartment with a balcony. I want to install a satellite dish. Can I?
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Utilities Issues
I am a landlord. My tenant left owing a water bill. Will the water company put a lien on my property if I don?t pay the bill?
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Utilities Issues
My rent includes utilities. I have paid my rent on time but my landlord is not paying the electric bill. What will happen if the landlord fails to pay the electric bills?
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Utilities Issues
Does a landlord have to maintain utility service in a vacant apartment?
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Utilities Issues
What happens if several people live in an apartment but the person whose name is on the utility bill moves out?
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Utilities Issues
My tenants have not paid rent in several months. Can I turn off their utilities?
By: Georgia Legal Services Program®
Utility Assistance Programs in Georgia
(Separate Website)
The Georgia Public Service Commission has published a list of many utility assistance programs in Georgia.
By: Georgia Public Service Commission
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