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 Delray Beach
 Code of Ordinances
 Title 5. PUBLIC WORKS
 Chapter 52. WATER
 RATES, CHARGES, AND FEES

§ 52.30. OWNER RESPONSIBLE FOR CHARGES.  

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  • (A)

    The owner of the property or the tenant being serviced by City water shall be responsible for all charges against that property for their respective water use, as provided herein.

    (B)

    It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to ensure continued payment for utility services billed for vacant units whether or not utility services were utilized during the time the unit(s) were vacant. Tenants shall be responsible for all charges incurred during the time the tenant occupied the unit(s).

    (C)

    If an account has been opened by a tenant, the tenant shall be responsible for all charges; provided, however, if the tenant vacates the premises, the owner shall be responsible for all charges to vacant units as provided in subsection (B) above.

    (D)

    The City shall not refuse to accept an application for water services or refuse to open a separate water service account in the name of a tenant because the previous tenant had an outstanding unpaid balance. However, the City may refuse to open a separate water service account in the name of a tenant, if the owner of the property has a delinquent account, until the owner pays all delinquencies in full.

    (E)

    Charges for delinquent accounts shall include collection costs and reasonable attorney fees.

(Code 1980, § 29-24; Ord. No. 23-82, passed 3/23/82; Am. Ord. No. 53-86, passed 8/26/86; Ord. No. 28-01, § 7, passed 5/15/01)