(a) Application for Utility Service shall be made and accepted in a manner prescribed by the Safety/Service Director and/or her or his designee. Any owner of real estate premises to which utility service is supplied shall be deemed primarily liable for all utility services delivered and service charges for such premises, whether or not the premises is occupied by the owner, tenant or other persons, and whether or not the account has been established in the name of some other person or entity. In addition, should a tenant be responsible for payment of the utility and service charges per the terms of a rental or lease agreement, the owner of the premises shall provide a copy of the lease agreement and comply with Elyria's Rental Registration ordinances to allow the user and/or occupant of the premises where utility service is provided to make application for service and to assume liability for payment for such services.
(b) An application for utility service made in accordance with these rules, when accepted by the City, shall constitute a contract. Service will be continuous so long as these rules are complied with until service is terminated.
(Ord. 2017-10. Passed 2-6-17.)