Alton, IL asked in Consumer Law and Real Estate Law for Illinois

Q: Am I responsible for sewer bill on a house I recently purchased with no running water? Comptroller said since the owners

Prior didnt fill out an abatement form that I would be responsible. I have to fill the form out and it would cease any further bills but not the two months of bills they have sent out .

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James G. Ahlberg
James G. Ahlberg
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  • Rochelle, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: Matters like this are normally covered as part of the real estate closing. If no one did a readout to close the account for the sewer bill as to the prior owners through the date of the closing on the property, you're probably going to be stuck with it if you want future service at the premises.

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