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MegZee
My bunny
Member since 5/06 8777 total posts
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Meaghan
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What is the timing for changing utilites?
Do you set up new LIPA, Cable, etc accounts before you close?
We will be in the house after closing, I assume, since its empty. When do I call for utilities?
TIA!
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Posted 11/20/06 9:38 AM  |
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nixy
LIF Adult
Member since 9/06 1575 total posts
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K
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Re: What is the timing for changing utilites?
I wouldn't call until after you close.
Otherwise you are going to be paying for them.
Just call the day you close....it is fairly easy.
If you are moving in right away, you might want to set up a cable appointment now, but schedule it for after you close on the house....
Message edited 11/20/2006 9:57:18 AM.
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| Posted 11/20/06 9:49 AM |
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~Colleen~
my loves...
Member since 5/05 9129 total posts
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guess
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Re: What is the timing for changing utilites?
I called the day we closed. The electricity , etc was still on under the previous owner's name for almost a week after we closed (I had issues with the phone and subsequently Optimum online b/c of that).
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| Posted 11/20/06 10:18 AM |
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Nicole728
My Happy Girl
Member since 7/06 8198 total posts
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Me
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Re: What is the timing for changing utilites?
after closing...we did ours the day after we closed
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| Posted 11/20/06 6:38 PM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
Member since 7/05 32475 total posts
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Susan
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Re: What is the timing for changing utilites?
this is so funny. The sellers kept the water and lipa in their name and when we closed we changed it over. We signed the oil contract that week.
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| Posted 11/21/06 10:13 AM |
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icusuezq33
LIF Zygote
Member since 11/06 8 total posts
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Susan
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Re: What is the timing for changing utilites?
Find out when the seller is shutting off utilities(your lawyer can ask sellers attorney)since the house is empty u will probably take occupancy right away,have your utilites turned on same day they shut off. if u are going to use cable(optimum)order it now, they are always back logged especially with the holidays
good luck 2u
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| Posted 11/21/06 12:00 PM |
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Mommy2Boys
My Boys!!!!
Member since 6/06 14437 total posts
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C
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Re: What is the timing for changing utilites?
I always tell the utility co. the turn-on, turn-off date for my closing date. It always seems to work out fine for me.
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| Posted 11/21/06 12:11 PM |
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lululu
LIF Adult
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Re: What is the timing for changing utilites?
I am in the minority but i called prior to the closing for everything: LIPA, Keyspan, Cable, Water, etc. LIPA still managed to mess it up and keep it in the old owners name for another two weeks - even though I kept calling them to make sure it was done.
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| Posted 11/21/06 12:16 PM |
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tourist
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Re: What is the timing for changing utilites?
Posted by lululu
I am in the minority but i called prior to the closing for everything: LIPA, Keyspan, Cable, Water, etc. LIPA still managed to mess it up and keep it in the old owners name for another two weeks - even though I kept calling them to make sure it was done.
I tired calling early , but I was told I can't do anything until the sellers call & move their service.
My previous moves were always vacant rentals & I called as soon as I knew when I'd be moving in.
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| Posted 11/21/06 3:50 PM |
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