Section V – Change of Ownership, Tenancy, or Discontinuance of Service

A. Ownership of Property Change

At such time as the Cooperative is notified of a change in ownership, the Cooperative shall make a final meter reading and prepare a final bill. The former member is responsible for all natural gas consumed at the premises until notice has been given to the Cooperative and the Cooperative has no less than 2 regular business days to prepare the final bill.

The new owner must sign up as a member of the Cooperative per the requirements of these Terms and Conditions in order to maintain uninterrupted service to the property.

B. Tenancy Change

When the Cooperative is notified of a change in tenancy, the Cooperative shall make a final meter reading and prepare a final bill. The former member is responsible for all natural gas consumed at the premises until notice has been given to the Cooperative and the Cooperative has no less than 2 regular business days to prepare the final bill.

The new tenant must sign up as a member of the Cooperative per the requirements of these Terms and Conditions in order to maintain uninterrupted service to the property.

C. Automatic Transfer of Account from Renter to Property Owner

A member who rents out a property may have the account automatically revert to the owners account if there is no immediate new tenant, without disconnection, by completing the appropriate form available from the Cooperative.

D. Discontinuance of Service

At such time as the Cooperative is notified of a discontinuance of service, the Cooperative shall make a final meter reading and prepare a final bill. The former member is responsible for all natural gas consumed at the premises until notice has been given to the Cooperative and the Cooperative has no less than 2 regular business days to prepare the final bill. The Cooperative will determine if the facilities will be removed per these Terms and Conditions.