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JBizznass t1_j60wuzg wrote

Before raising everyone’s rates they should really consider collecting all the money owed to them from delinquent property owners. You shouldn’t be allowed to owe the water department $10k+ and still have your dam water on. Turn it off and get a lien. PWD should also be able to force a sals of the property for unpaid liens.

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pianomanzano t1_j61pqfk wrote

How many delinquent property owners out there with 10k+ owed to the department? Tried looking it up but couldn’t find anything and was just curious if there was a recent comptroller report or something that has the figure.

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JBizznass t1_j61xrz9 wrote

I’m not sure but you can look up all the unpaid liens the PWD has secured in Common Pleas court. There is a whole team of lawyers who just do that day in and day out so you know those numbers are significant.

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trashpandarevolution t1_j61ffwa wrote

but equity

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JBizznass t1_j61gg74 wrote

Equity doesn’t mean that people who willingly choose not to pay their bills or sign up for any of the numerous assistance programs get a pass on consequences.

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