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.

These information are very relevant to your question: -

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.

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.

i found the following information which I think may help you: -

Source: - "http://www.movemeto.com/library120806/what-is-a-judgment-lien.htm"

Thanks. How do you find out for sure if the lien had been placed on the property?

I think you can get this information from the county clerk.