Grand Prairie Bayou Two Water Utility Company

rosemary faulkner

I have a rental property on Deller rd in Austin I have been trying to evict my renters since aug 2019 for non payment. The water account was in my name . On sept 1 I made a final payment on my water bill and requested the water be turned off. I was assured the water would be turned off and I would not be billed anymore. My renters have refused to leave. I have contacted the water co. Twice since then and was assured both times that the water was off. On Oct 22 I received a bill from the water co. for waa 129.05 which included a charge of 100.00 for THEFT. I contacted the manager at the water dept. and he informed me that I was responsible since the account was in my name. I disagreed with him and he said he would investigate and get back to me. A couple of days later he called me and said he would reduce the theft charge to 50.00 if I would pay the bill. I do not understand or agree how I could be charged with theft. He said the renters had broken the lock and I was responsible I am an honest person and have always paid my bills but I cannot be responsible for someone else's actions. At this time at a loss for what to do and am considering legal advise.

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