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IN HB1568
Bill
Status
1/20/2015
Primary Sponsor
Vernon Smith
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AI Summary
HB 1568 Summary
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Establishes procedures for billing sewage and storm water fees when rental properties are occupied by tenants rather than owners, allowing departments to bill tenants directly if proper documentation is submitted by owner and tenant.
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Prevents liens from attaching to tenant-occupied properties for unpaid user fees if the utility has received and maintains records of a document signed by both owner and tenant designating the tenant as responsible for fees.
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Requires utilities to notify property owners within 20 days after fees become 60 days delinquent for occupied properties, with notice sent by first class or certified mail to the owner's address on file with county auditor.
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Mandates utilities and municipalities release recorded liens and delinquent fees upon receipt of a verified written demand from the property owner stating the owner did not incur the fees and was not paid by the tenant for those fees.
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Effective July 1, 2015, applies to both storm water systems under IC 8-1.5-5 and municipal sewage works under IC 36-9.
Legislative Description
Sewer and storm water fees incurred by tenants. Establishes billing procedures for municipal sewage or storm water user fees assessed for real property that is occupied by someone other than the owner. Provides that a lien does not attach for user fees assessed against real property occupied by someone other than the owner under certain circumstances. Requires the assessing entity to release certain liens and delinquent user fees upon receipt of a verified demand in writing from the owner.
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
1/20/2015