SB 0801 | Exempts premises owners from lawsuits for past due sewer bills incurred by occupants of the premises |
Sponsor: | Gross | |||
LR Number: | 2844S.01I | Fiscal Note: | 2844-01 | |
Committee: | Commerce and Environment | |||
Last Action: | 01/20/04 - Hearing Conducted S Commerce & the Environment | Journal page: | ||
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Effective Date: | August 28, 2004 | |||
SB 801 - This act removes the owner from liability from
paying a tenant's or other occupant's sewer and water bill.
Under the current law, it is deemed that sewer and water services
are furnished to both the owner and occupant of the place that
receives the services. The current law allows the city or sewer
district to sue either the owner of the place or its occupant to
recoup the costs of providing the services. This act states that
the city or sewer district can only sue the occupant for such
services.
STEPHEN WITTE