Each property owner or occupant of a single-family dwelling unit or multiple-family dwelling unit, shall be responsible for the payment of the monthly charges. The rates and charges specified by Council shall be billed to the owners of each and every residential family unit, however, upon application by the occupant of any residential family unit, filed with the Financial Secretary and accompanied by an appropriate affidavit showing the occupant’s status as such, the bills may be rendered to the occupant.
(1986 Code, § 957.13)