Shutting off the gas

[Moshe H.]

I have a tenant who was supposed to be paying gas (heat & gas stove) but never put the utility in her name. I called them today to shut it off, which they will do Monday.

I know that under the law the landlord must provide heat from Sept. 16 onward. But here, it states clearly in her lease and was explained to her that she must pay for utilities. Will I face legal trouble if I don't turn it back on by the 16th, due to that code, or am I ok because she agreed in the lease to pay for her own heat?

To clarify: The property is in MA.

@Rich N. ;-)