All new customer applications for trash, sewer and water service have the following security deposit requirements according to town ordinance.
(A) Rental deposits. If the utilities are to be kept in the landlord’s name, the landlord must put up the deposit. If the utilities are to be in the tenant’s name, the tenant must put up the deposit. A landlord is required to have a deposit for each active property in his or her name. If the tenant moves out and leaves a balance being owed, even after the deposit has been applied, it will follow the same collection policy as all other utility billing, as set out in § 52.063.
(B) Divorce. In case of divorce, the following is required:
(1) The party who is awarded the property must bring in the divorce decree to have the property either placed in their name, or to remove the co-applicant, whichever the case may be;
(2) If the award is to the co-applicant, they must fill out a utility application and follow the new account procedures. A copy of the divorce decree is filed with the application;
(3) If the award is to the primary applicant, the co-applicant information is removed from the account. The primary applicant is asked to fill out another application with all update information; and
(4) It is noted on the application it was a transfer due to divorce.
(C) Security deposits. Security deposits will be refunded to the customer by the Utility Billing Office Manager whenever the service is discontinued. Any amount due, including unpaid services or damaged meters, except by ordinary wear, will be deducted from the deposit before any refund.
(Ord. passed 7-1-2022)