Q: In Michigan, is there a way to dispute a water bill without going to court when the municipality is adversarial
A: In Michigan, disputing a water bill typically involves a process within the municipal system rather than going directly to court. If you have issues with your water bill and find the municipality to be adversarial, you can generally follow a prescribed dispute resolution process. Start by contacting the municipal water department to discuss the discrepancies and provide any supporting documentation you may have. Many municipalities have a customer service or billing dispute resolution process in place. If the issue persists, you may escalate the matter to a higher authority within the municipal government or water department. Going to court is usually a last resort after exhausting administrative remedies.
A: The least expensive starting points could be their customer service, or checking the fine print on the bill, if any, regarding the handling of disputes. Also, you could check within your state for the public agency that oversees such matters (consumer, water, public services, etc.). Good luck
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