1. DO i need to pay even the service was not under my name. I checked phone company, cable company, they all said i do not need to pay (it is obvious that the renter did not pay any bill for the period lived in my house).
2. If it is legal owner’s responsibility to pay for the water and sewer service when the renter does not pay for the service, should the company keep the me informed when the renter did not pay for the service. their standard policy quoted following, they should take actions 45 days after not receiving the payment, but they informed me half year after the renter moved out.
.....Whenever a bill for use of County Water Supply and Distribution or Wastewater service remain unpaid for 45 days after it has been rendered, the Director may file with the County Recorder of Deeds a statement of Lien claim.........
3. I do not want to pay for this, now they filed my file to County Attorney office. i heard that unpaid utility will affect my credit. i am planning to move to a new place and buy a new house, i do not want see this happening.
Thanks in advance for any advice and help. BTW, the property is in Naperville, IL. Does anyone know where i can get renting policy in IL.
A poor Lendlord.