Ohio's Water Bill Trap: One More Reason Rent Increases

What if the water your tenants use could leave you, the landlord, footing the bill—no matter what? In Ohio, unlike electric or gas companies, water departments have a unique power: they can attach unpaid water bills to a landlord’s property as a lien. Even if the bill is in the tenant’s name.

In this clip, Lila Wohlwend of Clear Sky Realty calls the city water department for answers. The tenant racked up a $455 water bill and, despite nonpayment, the water can’t be shut off because the tenant is still living there. The result? Housing providers are left with no choice but to pass these costs onto renters by increasing rents across the board.

This is more than just a landlord problem—it’s a tenant problem, too. When water departments shift responsibility onto landlords, rents rise for everyone. Is this system fair? Should water companies collect directly from the users like other utilities do?

What do you think?
👉 Should water companies have the power to lien properties for unpaid bills?
👉 Tenants and landlords: How do policies like this affect you?
Join the conversation in the comments below!

Relevant Details:
📍 Property Address: Walnut Avenue, Ohio
💡 Unique to Water Departments: Unlike gas or electric, only water companies in Ohio can lien properties for unpaid bills.

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