Water Lien Legalities Iowa
Summary
Utilities in Iowa can place a lien on any property owned by a debtor for unpaid water bills, even if the bill is from a different address. This is supported by Iowa Code Sections 384.84 and 384.90. Consult a local attorney to resolve this issue.Full Conversation
We rented a property that was sold for taxes we turned off utilities when we moved but we're continued to be charged for water we didn't own the property in question but they placed a water lien on a property I do own saying that under Iowa code they can place a lien on other property I own in the state of Iowa?
Under Iowa law:
- Utilities can place a lien on a property for unpaid bills (Iowa Code Section *.*).
- If the bill is unpaid, the lien can be enforced on any property owned by the debtor within the state (Iowa Code Section *.*).
Please consult a local attorney to resolve this issue.