Illegal Utility Shutoff Actions

Summary

In Arizona, landlords cannot shut off utilities as a form of eviction, which is illegal. Report mail tampering to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and stolen property to the police. If local police are unresponsive, escalate to the county sheriffs office. For prolonged utility shutoff, consider filing a claim in small claims court and contacting Arizonas Residential Utility Consumer Office (RUCO). Consult a personal injury or wrongful death attorney for issues related to your husbands accident.

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I have been illegslly licked out by diminshing utilties by owner of my trailer i am purchasing
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you please provide your location so I can give you accurate legal information?
Golden Valley AZ
Hello ****, in Arizona, the landlord cannot shut off utilities as a form of eviction. This is considered a 'self-help' eviction and is illegal. You can:
- Seek legal help or file a complaint with the local housing authority
- Consider a lawsuit for wrongful eviction if you've suffered damages.
I have gotten harassment injunction he is holding mail stole the solar es oked
Hello ****, for mail tampering, you may report it to your local post office or the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. For the stolen property, you can file a police report. You may also consult a local attorney for further assistance.
I have they didnt even come out when the guy was in my yard and i had pics
Hello ****, if the police didn't respond, you can escalate the issue. Consider contacting a higher authority such as the county sheriff's office. For legal advice, reach out to a local attorney or legal aid service.
Ok its bern a month with no utilities
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear you're still without utilities. In Arizona, you could consider filing a claim in small claims court for the inconvenience caused. Additionally, you could reach out to Arizona's Residential Utility Consumer Office (RUCO) for assistance.
It sucks my husband just got killed in accident and its hard
I'm terribly sorry for your loss, ****. I understand this is a very difficult time. In addition to your other issues, you may also need to navigate legal matters related to your husband's accident. You may want to consult a personal injury or wrongful death attorney to explore potential claims.