Received a letter from ONCOR stating that "meter tampering or electrical theft has been detected" at our house in Woodway. We've lived there since 9/1/2018 and have never messed with the meter.
After a phone call to ONCOR's tampering team they informed me that one of their technicians recently noticed a seal was broken/cut on the meter (meter was replaced in 2020 without my knowledge) and this is what triggered the letter.
If they determine me to be at fault I would be responsible for the cost of replacing the meter as well as any "benefits" received due to the tampering. No idea what the potential costs are.
All of this without any sort of "due process" IMO.
Not sure if it's relevant but I pestered ONCOR about a year and a half ago about relocating a utility pole because the Guy Wire was preventing me from parking my camper trailer in my side drive. They eventually installed a new, taller pole immediately next to the existing pole and just raised the anchor location on the pole.
Anyone have experience with ONCOR making similar allegations? If so, what was your experience with disputing the allegations? Know any good lawyers that might be able to help?
After a phone call to ONCOR's tampering team they informed me that one of their technicians recently noticed a seal was broken/cut on the meter (meter was replaced in 2020 without my knowledge) and this is what triggered the letter.
If they determine me to be at fault I would be responsible for the cost of replacing the meter as well as any "benefits" received due to the tampering. No idea what the potential costs are.
All of this without any sort of "due process" IMO.
Not sure if it's relevant but I pestered ONCOR about a year and a half ago about relocating a utility pole because the Guy Wire was preventing me from parking my camper trailer in my side drive. They eventually installed a new, taller pole immediately next to the existing pole and just raised the anchor location on the pole.
Anyone have experience with ONCOR making similar allegations? If so, what was your experience with disputing the allegations? Know any good lawyers that might be able to help?