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Guest · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 1:27 pm Subject: 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.

Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:17 am Subject:

These information are very relevant to your question: -
phoenix - comment

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.

Guest · Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:41 am Subject:

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.