The owner, to the extent permitted by law, and occupant of any such premises using the water system shall be jointly and severally liable for all fees and charges assessed by the City. Such charges shall become a lien upon and against the property against which the charge or fee is levied to the extent permitted by the laws of the State and the ordinances of the City and may be collected in any manner permitted or hereafter permitted by law. (Ord. 2323 §2, 1990: prior code §3-4-9)