Penalties, fines, and the seizure of accounts and property are the consequences of failing to pay for utility services. However, some debtors may be able to avoid these sanctions.
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SubscribePoor consumers can receive assistance to repay their debts for housing and utility services, as reported on the official website of the city of Odessa.
Odessa residents are offered targeted municipal assistance for settling overdue utility payments. Financial aid can be granted to individuals facing difficult life circumstances and lacking the financial means to pay their utility bills on time and in full.
The relevant commission accepts applications from low-income citizens and regularly makes decisions regarding the allocation of payments.
"The commission decided to allocate targeted municipal assistance to cover the debt for housing and utility services to 77 citizens of Odessa for a total amount of 741,370 UAH. Five citizens were given recommendations for the allocation of targeted municipal assistance to settle their debts", - the statement reads.
It is worth noting that after settling the debt or entering into a restructuring agreement, a household may be eligible for a subsidy for utility services or solid fuel.
Earlier, the information portal Znay reported that failure to pay for utilities could leave you homeless: debtors face severe penalties.
Our portal also informed that utility non-payers were given a chance: how to escape the debt trap and obtain a subsidy.
Additionally, we wrote about how to receive financial assistance for gas heating or purchasing firewood.