My jurisdiction is: North Carolina
In July, 2008, given spotty service and high prices, I shut off the valve that controls the flow of propane from an underground tank in my yard to my house. I replaced my gas stove and hot water heater with electric models. Today, November 4, 2008 the propane company filled the tank up and left me a bill for $421 for propane that I didn't ask for, will never use and don't want.
Do I owe them the money? Who owns the propane? If I do not want to pay and prefer the propane be removed, is it within my rights to demand such. As far as I know, I have no ongoing contract with the company.
In July, 2008, given spotty service and high prices, I shut off the valve that controls the flow of propane from an underground tank in my yard to my house. I replaced my gas stove and hot water heater with electric models. Today, November 4, 2008 the propane company filled the tank up and left me a bill for $421 for propane that I didn't ask for, will never use and don't want.
Do I owe them the money? Who owns the propane? If I do not want to pay and prefer the propane be removed, is it within my rights to demand such. As far as I know, I have no ongoing contract with the company.