utility

The men said their utility bills were paid for and they had registered with a local dentist and GP.

The law limits the raising of rents or utilities and limits evictions.

While she understands concerns about utility prices, tenants ultimately want to be able to choose for themselves whether or not to turn on an air conditioner and shoulder the higher electricity costs, she said.

Ives doesn’t expect customers to abandon Prime due to Amazon’s latest move because he said many view the service as being as essential as their utilities or TV service.

Essayli stressed that the intention is for the utility company itself and “not the ratepayers” to bear the burden of the costs.