11-18-2008, 12:27 PM
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Water bill - Lien?
I rent out a house. The tenant left with a $250 water bill (under his name). The water told me to pay or they would put the lien on the house. I didn't pay.
Will this amount (lien) grow over the year? What happens to my credit score? I have 800+ points prior to that. What is your suggestion? I live in Virginia. TIA. 
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11-18-2008, 11:17 PM
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These information are very relevant to your question: -
[img]/forums/attachments//bsm1_409.jpg[/img] Source: - "http://www.co.rockbridge.va.us/DEPARTMENTS/PSA/admin_policies/I-Owner%20Responsibility%20for%20Rental%20Prop.pdf" As the sum of money is $250, pay it off and go after the tenant. Please go through the tenant-landlord agreement and see who is responsible for paying the water bill. If the tenant violated this term then you can sue him.
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11-19-2008, 06:41 AM
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It's been a year now. I have no idea where they are. Water was one of them (there were gas, electric, trash, drinking water, credit card etc. you name it!). I worked out the rest in which I paid some out of my pocket.
The water issue, the waited for so long and only gave me one week to response. I assume they put it on the lien. I was just wondering if I sell the house later, say in 20 years, will the $250 become $250K? Hope not! Thanks for your time.
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11-19-2008, 07:58 PM
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i found the following information which I think may help you: -
[img]/forums/attachments//bsm1_418.jpg[/img] Source: - "http://www.movemeto.com/library120806/what-is-a-judgment-lien.htm"
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11-21-2008, 04:32 AM
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Thanks. How do you find out for sure if the lien had been placed on the property?
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11-24-2008, 04:17 AM
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I think you can get this information from the county clerk.
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