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Security Deposits for Residential Accounts: Deposits are determined from the individual's credit score from On-Line Credit Services. The following scores determine the deposit:
** However, if the consumer leaves a bad debt with any utility, the deposit will automatically be $500 **
Billing (Does not apply to SmartPay)
All bills are due thirteen (13) days from the date of the bill. A delinquent notice as stated on the invoice will include the following:
Collections
Diversion of Current will result in the following actions taken:
In reference to the above diversion of current, Coosa Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. reserves the right to institute criminal proceedings for the diversion of current and theft of services pursuant to section 13A-8-10.2 of the 1975 code of Alabama, as amended.
The undersigned (hereinafter called the Applicant) hereby applies for membership in the Coosa Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. (hereinafter called the Cooperative) and the Applicant and the Cooperative agree as follow:
The acceptance of this application by the Cooperative shall constitute an agreement between the Applicant and the Cooperative and the contract for electric service shall continue in force for one year from the date service is made available by the Cooperative to the Applicant and thereafter until cancelled by notice given by either party to the other at least five (5) days in advance.
The applicant agrees to and hereby authorizes the Cooperative to obtain and examine the applicant's credit and employment history through On Line Credit Services, Inc. The applicant hereby waives the benefit of the right to claim exempt from execution of any property under the Constitution and the laws of Alabama, and any other state, and agrees to timely pay all charges for services rendered and upon the failure to pay all charges for services rendered, the undersigned agrees to pay all cost of collections, including a reasonable attorney's fee and interest costs.
Property Damage Disclaimer
Coosa Valley Electric Cooperative disclaims responsibility for damaged incurred to driveways, septic-systems, water systems, lawns, trees or other obstructions while installing, at consumer's request, security lights, poles, or additional underground or aerial electric service. It is the responsibility of the consumer to locate any underground water, sewage, gas, telephone service lines, septic systems and/or any other underground hindrances on the consumer's property.
In addition, the cooperative shall have the right to ingress to and egress from the premises at reasonable times and as required, shall have the right to cut and trim trees and shrubbery to the extent necessary to keep them clear of the electric lines.
The cooperative shall use all reasonable care and diligence in clearing, re-clearing, and maintenance of right-of-way and electric distribution lines.