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Sec 8 tenant doesn’t want to pay sewer for SFH

Jermell Shavers
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Sec 8 tenant doesn't want to pay sewer I know it's the landlord job but in my SFH C class properties. I let the tenant pay all the bills and I just handle maintenance and repairs and upgrades. In my non Sec 8 A class property the tenants don't complain but I guess they have the money so don't worry about it. How would you handle this issue ? I don't want to put the tenant in the property and she complains about the sewer bill.

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Patricia Steiner
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Patricia Steiner
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I recommend letting the prospective tenant know that it doesn't appear this is the right fit for her since it is for rent at $x PLUS the cost of all utilities including the sewer.  I would give her an estimate of what that total cost could be and remind her that these services are the ones that would be exclusively used by the tenant.  

If she doesn't want to pay sewer, she should find a property where that service is included.  And, I would be reluctant to rent to her because what starts out crazy, only ends crazier.  She'll be challenging you on it starting month one.  Save yourself!

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