OH HB92

Limits municipalities from placing liens on rental properties for unpaid water, sewer, and garbage charges when the tenant (not the property owner) contracted for and is responsible for paying for the services

Requires municipalities to attempt collection at least three times by certified mail and wait 180 days after charges are due before certifying a lien to the county auditor

Creates a rebuttable presumption that property owners cannot be held liable for amounts exceeding the "termination amount" (the threshold at which service would be shut off) for unpaid utility charges incurred by tenants

Establishes a complaint and appeal process allowing property owners to challenge improper billing and liens in municipal or county court, with successful appellants entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees

Requires municipalities to provide notice to property owners before placing liens and mandates that lien certifications include verification that the service contract was made directly with an owner-occupant