Cynthetiq

right... in NYC i can call the cable company and tell them to turn off my cable for a period of time, this is so that those that go down to FL for the winter don't pay full price for their cable. They pay a lesser amount, but it's less than the disconnect and reconnect hassles.

I believe the same goes for gas and electric. I'm not 100% sure, but that may be the case.

The idea is that it is not 100% free and clear no payments, but a reduced amount because the usage is none, and the hassle for reconnection is a pain.

Now my parents don't go to their property in Vegas any longer, it's basically mothballed, but they still have to water the lawn, and electricity is still on in case they decide to go back there.

I guess it depends on the person that you are, and what kinds of hassles you are interested in having in your household when you have your own space and how you manage your own space.

IMO if I was in your shoes, I'd feel taken advantage of, at least pay a little since the stuff is still there. It's "using" the space and taking advantage of the climate control.

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