Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

Damages and Slander of Title

Can a Municipal Water District hold the new owner of property liable for water bills incurred by the previous owner. After change of ownership can the water district place liens on the new owners property without due process. Does this constitute the taking of property without compensation. Can the Water District then continue to charge the owner for meter charges even after service was disconnected and after the owner physically removes and returns the meters, and request the Water district stop the practice. Can a Water district charge the owner of property for services not requested and not provided. Can a Municipal Water District be sued. Where can I locate an attorney to represent me.


Asked on 9/11/98, 6:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Hayes The John Hayes Law Offices

Re: Damages and Slander of Title

I would need to do some research but I believe

once title is transferred the new owner is not

liable for past due bills incurred by the new

owner. I don't know if you could sue for any

type of damages, but you could sue to get the past

due charges dropped against you and ask for attorney's

fees and costs incurred in pursuing the lawsuit.

You can sue anybody, but with government entities

it takes some extra work and therefor a little

bit more money. I would be happy to discuss this

case with you in more detail, free of charge. You

can contact me at 805-546-9909 or email me at [email protected]

with your information and I will contact you at

your convenience. I look forward to speaking with

you. You should also know there are statutory deadlines

that need to be met so the sooner you contact me the

better.

Sincerely,

John Hayes, Esq.

John Hayes

The John Hayes Law Offices

P.O. Box 3003


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Answered on 1/19/99, 1:13 am


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