Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Public Service Commission
Consumer Standards And Billing Practices For Electric And Gas Residential Service
Part 2 - APPLICATION FOR SERVICE
Section R. 460.107 - Residential service account requirements
Current through Vol. 24-04, March 15, 2024
Rule 7.
(1) A utility, applicant, or customer may request the addition of more than 1 adult on the residential service account by meeting both of the following requirements:
(2) If the applicant is renting the premises for which residential service is requested, a utility may require proof that the applicant is a tenant. Written or oral confirmation by the manager, landlord, or owner of the property, or a verified signed copy of the rental agreement is sufficient proof. A utility may verify a lease by requesting a lease agreement containing notarized signatures of the landlord and tenant or by obtaining contact information for the landlord.
(3) A utility may require proof of ownership if an applicant is requesting residential service for a premises he or she has purchased.
(4) An occupant shall establish an account with a utility within 30 business days of taking occupancy or ownership, whichever comes first, except where residential service is included in a lease. An occupant who is an individual must be at least 18 years of age or an emancipated minor.
(5) If a customer ceases to live in a residence while another occupant continues to live in the residence, both of the following requirements shall be met: