Landlady neglected the electric bill...

[Craftlady]

More than a day you have spoilage in the refrigerator. I'd add up the total and deduct it from my next months rent.
If you keep stuff on ice, in ice chest (condiments, milk, eggs etc) it will keep for several days. Just be sure to keep adding ice as it melts. Frozen meats once they start to thaw you'll have to cook them up immediately or throw away.

Having the electric turned back on depends when your landlord pays the amount inrears. Soon as that is done more than likely it will can be turned on immediately.

[Corinna]

Here if it's more than 2 months late they disconnect . But in the winter they can't becouse of children .I think I would have it put in my name and make sure it gets paid.

[Laura's Babies]

I am with you Corinna, she is either very forgetful (for months!) or just don't care. I would get the lights in my name if I could so I wouldn't have to worry about this happening during a freeze or something..

In food service we have a saying about food, "When it doubt, Throw it out!".. So if you have any doubts about the safety of the food, dump it!

[caseysmom]

My fridge broke last christmas, I kept things on the porch, it was cold enough, especiall in an ice chest.

You will need to cook any meat that thaws though.