§ 11628 Contract Service Termination Remedies

Water Code·California

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This law says that if the water or power company stops giving you service because you didn't pay, they can still ask you for the money you owe them.

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•If you don't pay your bill, the company can stop giving you water or power.
•Even if they stop the service, you still have to pay what you owe.
•The company can use other ways to get the money you owe them.

Example

If you don't pay your water bill for months, the water company can turn off your water.

Even after they turn off your water, you still have to pay the money you owe them for the months you didn't pay.

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§ 11628 Contract Service Termination Remedies

The act of the department in ceasing on any default to furnish or deliver water, use of water, water storage, electric power, or other service under a contract shall not deprive the department of or limit any remedy provided by the contract or by law for the recovery of money due or which may become due under the contract. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1932.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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default remedy recovery of money contract

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Water Code. Section 11628.

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