Renter Didn't Pay Electric Bill, Who Owes?

[Brian Pulaski]

I have an off market lead. It is a homeowner who just removed renters from a property. The renters had not paid the electric bill (in their name) for some time. The electricity is off. The owner thinks that the electric company will simply go after the renters and once he sells it (to me or someone else) the electricity will be turned back on. My thoughts are very different and this is an issue attached to the house, not some renters who have no attachment/funds. Someone here should know.