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@Jeriloving33

...and she will have a big fine to pay to the electric company before they reconnect. Firstly you cannot go to court - you must retain an attorney, as only attorneys can address a judge. But there are some other steps you can take first, like asking the attorney to pressure the landlady, making a protest in the Notary Office, and going to a small claims court (depending on the value).

I assume you have everything in writing, including a copy of the rental contract, the payment or a receipt? You should have a good claim but be aware that this may take a long time (ie years) to go to court. But in the first instance I would suggest to retain a bilingual attorney to help you.

I   agreed with Peter,  but for future reference;  we need to understand that other countries have different standards and rights practices,  unfortunately in Brasil have issues with this kind of situation and behavior,  before we rent ,  buy,  move we need surely to inspect and verify legal paperwork, never go by cheap cause will be more expensive in the future ,  also burocracy infested Brasil taking a while but at the end will be ok

Every thing will be ok ,  just get legal advice

Best wishes

Your landlord did a "gato"............I don't rent here, but, if I did, copies of the landlords ID matched to electricity bills and IPTU bills, etc, as well as the numero de matricula is what I'd want, or I walk.

Apart hotels are best for 1-3 month stays IMHO.