Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities

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Question: I am a landlord and my tenant(s) failed to pay their water bill in time. The water company should have shut off their water once the bill was overdue by 30 days but because the tenant(s) had children they decided to leave the water on for an extended period. The tenants moved out and never paid the bill and now the water company claims that I have to pay the bill because I am the landowner. I live in Mayer, Arizona and I question the legality

Answer: Typically, the water company can look to the owner of the property that received the water service for payment.  This is usually provided for by local ordinance(s).  That does not prevent you from seeking reimbursement from the actual tenants.

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  • I am a landlord and my tenant(s) failed to pay their water bill in time. The water company should have shut off their water once the bill was overdue by 30 days but because the tenant(s) had children they decided to leave the water on for an extended period. The tenants moved out and never paid the bill and now the water company claims that I have to pay the bill because I am the landowner. I live in Mayer, Arizona and I question the legality

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  • State Bar of Arizona
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    Referral number 602-257-4434
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