03.25.09
Landlord Corner
If your tenant is responsible for utility bills, contact your local utility provider. A municipality can put a lien on real estate for unpaid utility bills, but some municipalities have an ordinance that precludes a lien on leased real estate if (i) the tenant is responsible for the utilities, (ii) the municipality is notified of the lease arrangement, and (iii) a copy of the lease is provided to the municipality.
