165:35-24-1 of OCC code: Denial of service to a consumer
"The utility may not require a payment of unpaid utility bills of any other person as a condition of furnishing utility service."
Seems if the account was truly in the last tenant's name then they are just trying to strong arm you.
"The utility may not require a payment of unpaid utility bills of any other person as a condition of furnishing utility service."
Seems if the account was truly in the last tenant's name then they are just trying to strong arm you.