Re: Tenants not paying water bill - Landlord Forum thread 239799

Re: Tenants not paying water bill by Anna Mouse on November 6, 2011 @18:04

Is this a situation where they could put part of Novembers rent toward the water bill and then notify them that they still owe rent?

However allowing the water to be shut off may be a reasonable solution. I would find out what the turn on fee is.

What happens to the property when they cannot flush the toilet?

I would find out how long until the water is shut off so you know when the XXXX will hit the fan. (sorry could not help myself) Get going on that eviction today because if you can get that moving and going before the water is shut off better yet.

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Re: Tenants not paying water bill by Jake on November 6, 2011 @19:39	[ Reply ]

"What happens to the property when they cannot flush the toilet?" The tenant calls the Health Dept. and you get a big fine. Not only can you not turn the water off in every state but you also can not allow it to be turned off for nonpayment.

Re: Tenants not paying water bill by Anonymous on November 7, 2011 @10:42	[ Reply ]

Again, Jake, you are flat-out wrong! LL has provided the access for the utility and T is responsible under the lease to have the service connected in his name and to pay the bills. Another situation, maybe another resolution, but you are wrong on this one.

Re: Tenants not paying water bill by Jake on November 8, 2011 @09:56	[ Reply ]

Wow! Another home school honor graduate.

Re: Tenants not paying water bill by Anonymous on November 7, 2011 @03:24	[ Reply ]

You cannot turn off any utility that is in someone's else's name. Your best bet is a the cure or quit notice. If they cannot show you proof that it is paid at the end of the cure or quit notice's timeframe, follow up and file eviction. If this is your first eviction, you may want to consult a local lawyer that can advise you. If they have broken the terms of the lease, this is grounds for eviction. Read up on minnesota law as well.....