Real Estate Broker · Franklin Park, IL · Member since 2019 · 22 posts · 16 votes
I recently purchased a property at the judicial auction, so I inherited the past due water bill as well. Its about $2,000 plus a reconnection fee. Its my first investment, so I'm trying to figure out if anyone has been able to negotiate a water bill down to a lower amount. The property is in cook county, IL. Any info would be greatly appreciated, Thanks.
My experience has been that the municipality does not negotiate. Pay what is owed otherwise the water will not be turned back on. As far as Cook County is concerned, everyone knows that the county, as well as the state, is desperate for revenue, so that makes it even more unlikely that they will negotiate.
Sorry for the late reply, I did consult an attorney and I paid the full amount. I tried to negotiate with the water department but they didn't budge. Now I just have to deal with getting possession of the property from the previous owner, he is still occupying the property.
Sorry for the late reply, I did consult an attorney and I paid the full amount. I tried to negotiate with the water department but they didn't budge. Now I just have to deal with getting possession of the property from the previous owner, he is still occupying the property.
Hopefully you waited until he's out to get the water turned back on.