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Originally Posted by truble2301  In that case, the HOA is actually providing the water to the homeowner, who didn't pay for it. Think the water company doesn't cut off your water if you don't pay the bill? Trust me, they do. |
No, the water company CAN. They don't always. If a customer can prove there are exstinuating circumstances, then the utility company won't.
Just like electric companies won't turn off electricity in the summer in the South, and energy companies won't turn off fuel (oil, gas, elec.) in the dead of winter, water companies operate much the same way. By shutting off the necessities (water, heat/air) a utility company opens itself up to a huge liability should an elderly or infirmed person experience some sort of exacerbation of disease/illness or should they die.
You're wrong, truble. I know that's a bitter pill to swallow.