closed #33824
Water Utility Billing Problems
413 S Highland AVE
- Case Date:
- 11/8/2004
Tenants rent property at 413 S. Highland. Landlord (K. Norbu) says high water bills are their responsibility. He did fix leaking stool, however.
Tenants rent property at 413 S. Highland. Landlord (K. Norbu) says high water bills are their responsibility. He did fix leaking stool, however.
Customer had new stool installed but had to leave in a hurry. Apparently, stool did not shut off. Customer wants adjustment made on water bill.
Customer was out of town due to hip surgery and rec'd. large water bill upon his return. The stool had a leak. Customer would like an adjustment on account since he was gone.
Customer was out of town due to hip surgery and rec'd. large water bill upon his return. The stool had a leak. Customer would like an adjustment on account since he was gone.
Letter rec'd. from Jackie Bowman Helton requesting appeal by USB Admin. Subcommittee on charges on her account for 1323 W. 8th St. She had a leak in the stool and feels she should not be responsible for water bill due to leak.
Customer was very upset that his water usage has increased so dramatically. I explained the usage period, insp. results, etc. He was insistent that the changing of the meter had damaged his toilet (by allowing air to get into the lines). He stated that he planned to contact his atty. I referred him to Risk Mgmt. He did not wish to listen to any explanation regarding his usage. I printed out his account history and meter readings for him. I also contacted Ed S. regarding this matter.
customer feels $54 charge is unfair. She signed to have the service turned on in advance but utilities was unable to leave the water on. She called on a saturday to have the water turned on. She feels if she had been more informed about make sure all faucets needed to be off and the possibility of a problem this could have been avoided. The letter has been forwarded to Administration.
Ms. Hanner requested an adjustment on her bill. She was in Florida for Christmas. Unit in toilet tank broke and water ran for most of three weeks. Cost $58.73 to repair. Her water bill was $516.94. She wants an adjustment.
Letter rec'd. from Robert Jones, attorney, who represents Blgtn. Country Club (BCC). BCC wants to question increases in water & related charges. Have obtained assistance from Gary Kent to resolve this matter. Have not been able to receive requested information.
Cust is unhappy with having to pay the service charges for her irrigation meter over the winter months while not in use. Also, expressed that increase in irrigation water charges is excessive.