UTILITY ACTIVATION AUTHORIZATION & DE-WINTERIZATION/RE-WINTERIZATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
HOME BUYER INSPECTION/APPRAISAL (Servicing HUD Properties GA)
After the sales contract is executed, the buyer/agent is responsible for activating the utilities in order to complete a
home inspection. The buyer/agent assumes all utility activation fees and pays those fees directly to the utility
provider(s). This also includes the purchase of fuel oil or propane, if applicable.
TO BEGIN THE PROCESS, follow the steps listed below. Please note that regardless of the time of year, A2Z properties
may be winterized and must be de-winterized in order to complete the home buyer inspection. Failure to notify A2Z
within 36 hours of any schedule changes may result in additional fees.
STEP 1: Eligibility Determination
Contact A2Z Field Services at to confirm the property can be de-winterized. Your email subject line
should include the HUD case number and complete property address. An emailed response can be expected within 1
business day. Once authorization has been given, the buyer/realtor may call the utility companies and have the utilities
activated to the OUTSIDE meters only, and the agent must verify that all faucets/valves/spigots are in the off-position.
If dewinterization has been denied, please complete and return a signed copy of the Non-Standard Utility Activation
Form (page 5) should you wish a portion of the utilities to be activated. The form should be emailed to
. There is no fee required when submitting this form.
NOTE: A2Z DOES NOT AUTHORIZE WATER TO BE TURNED ON INSIDE THE HOUSE PRIOR TO DE-WINTERIZATION.
STEP 2: Form Completion and Payment Remission
Once you have the utility activation dates, forms and payment should be sent to A2Z using one of the following
methods:
1. Money Order/Cashier’s Check:
a. Complete the Utility Activation Form (Page 3) – mark payment by money order/cashier’s check & sign
and date the form.
b. Make money order/cashier’s check payable to A2Z Field Services using the following guidelines for the
amount:
st
th
when re-winterization is not required: $90.00*
April 1
-September 30
st
October 1- March 31
: $190.00*
* An additional deposit may be required should the utility company require activation in A2Z’s name.
c. Reference the HUD Case Number in the memo line of your check or money order.
d. Email a copy of the money order/cashier’s check with your completed forms to .
e. Mail the money order/ cashier’s check with your completed forms within 2 business days to:
A2Z Field Services
ATTN: HUD Accounts Receivable
7450 Industrial Parkway, Suite 105
Plain City, OH 43064
We recommend overnight/next day mail to expedite your funds during your due diligence period.
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CONTACT A2Z FIELD SERVICES: 1-877-342-1068 (OPTION 2)
Revised 5/26/16