Warer company will not allow tenants to open account

[Clinton Davis]

I have a property that doesnt allow for the tenant to get water in their name.  The water must be the responsibility of the actual homeowner (me).  What is the typical structure that you all have done in dealing with this situation?  Should I pay the water bill every month? Should I trust that tenant will pay bill every month if I have the bill sent to them?  Thanks for your help.

[Todd Rasmussen]

@Clinton Davis

You should absolutely pay the bill every month and then bill the tenant. Trusting someone else to pay bills in your name is a dangerous precedent.