(A) In the event of any change in ownership or occupancy of any premises connected to the system, it is the responsibility of the current Customer to close the utility account and the responsibility of the new customer to apply for new service. In addition to applying for new service pursuant to § 51.030, the new Owner or tenant is required to provide proof of occupancy, such as a closing statement or deed for ownership, or a copy of a lease for tenancy change, to establish the exact date of ownership or tenancy change. The current Owner or tenant is responsible for all utility charges on the account up to the date of the ownership or tenancy change, and the new Owner or tenant is responsible for all utility charges thereafter.
(B) When a customer vacates or sells property, leaving an unpaid bill, the City may refuse any service the same Customer may be using or intends to use in the future, until the original delinquent account is paid in full, regardless of whether the other accounts of the Customer are in good standing.
(‘72 Code, § 36-21) (Ord. 205, passed - - ; Am. Ord. O-2005- 04, passed 5-4-05; Am. Ord. O-2019-18, passed 9-18-19)