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Water bill - Lien?

Date: Tue, 11/18/2008 - 12:27

Submitted by anonymous
on Tue, 11/18/2008 - 12:27

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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.


lrhall41

Submitted by phoenix on Tue, 11/18/2008 - 23:17

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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.


lrhall41

Submitted by anonymous on Wed, 11/19/2008 - 06:41

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