I think if you have a notion to ask the question of the BP community you intuitively know that there is a risk you could have of your unit getting water in it.

Even water, which is often paid by the landlord can cost a fortune if someone has a leaking toilet and doesn't do anything about it.

I dont know if the building wrapped the water & waste bill with the HOA fee or the owners pay for that. 

You could have 8 water heaters or roofs go out in a short period of time. 

@Nam Hoang you may want to reach out to a company like water mac or Jerz drains finding honest plumbers that will work on smaller jobs and while providing honest estimates is sometimes a challenge, Ive had both of these companies complete jobs on time and within budget for me on more than one occasion if my regular plumber is tied up on other jobs

Since I only had the property for less than 2 weeks, I did not had any utility connections for water, gas or trash servicesSo who is responsible for setting up the accounts?

The water is fine.

Being on LOCK-DOWN almost feels like being retired, home all day (prospecting, sending out contracts offers to out of state sellers, partnering deals I never ever see, practicing  my art; water color, sketching and getting lots of stuff done at home - WOW!

But I would not bet that your STR would not be shut down, as the city started to enforce things and slapping big fines and having the utility companies turn off power and water to properties that were found to be in violation of the STR rental rules. 

Fire can burn down your house, but it can also heat your water, cook your food, heat your home, and propel you car.