A bill for an act relating to residential tenant responsibility for utility charges, providing civil penalties, and including applicability provisions.

Summary

The bill makes a tenant responsible for any utility charges they owe and protects landlords from being charged or having liens placed on their property for those unpaid bills. It requires utilities to bill and collect directly from tenants, keep separate accounts, and imposes civil penalties for violations. Landlords can sue utilities for damages and the attorney general can enforce the rule.

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