Current through Register 1538, January 3, 2025
Section 28.05 - Consumer Protection(1)Billing and Termination. The Billing and Termination Procedures of the Department of Public Utilities ( 220 CMR 25.01 and 25.02 ), shall apply to condominium associations which are customers of record for any meters serving condominium common areas and/or facilities. In addition, 220 CMR 25.03 and 25.05 shall apply to condominium unit owners with regard to individually metered electric or gas service to their dwelling units.(2)Termination of Service to Accounts Affecting Tenants. Where there are residential tenants residing in a condominium building, condominium landlord customers who are responsible for payments for gas or electric service to common areas and/or facilities of the condominium shall be considered landlord customers for the purpose of applying the provisions of 220 CMR 25.04, even where there may also be owner-occupied units in the condominium.(3)Effect of Billing Rate. A condominium's rights and obligations as set forth in 220 CMR 28.05 shall not be affected by the condominium's choice of rate pursuant to 220 CMR 28.04.