Today I decided to audit my landlords on the amount they have been charging me for water. I went to city hall and had a print out of my account history. After reviewing what they have charged me and what was actually billed by the city, I have one month where they charged me double (A current bill and an "Arrear" past due bill, which I already paid them for) and another month (current) where they tried to do the same thing. How should I approach this? Should I just show my landlords the evidence and have him/her settle this by refunding the one double charged month? Or should I contact a certain agency to open an investigation? The amount that needs to be refunded is not much, only $24. However, according to town hall my landlords has 20 different properties that get city water. If they're doing this to me, I'm sure they're doing this to the other 19 properties. That's a nice chunk of change- $480, if the other properties were to get the same bill as I do, which I'm sure they don't.
2007-01-24 13:47:20 · 3 answers · asked by robkermit 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Go to them with your proof and show them and tell them in a way that gives them an out without looking like they meant to screw you. To accuse them upfront will put them on the defensive and then they might start getting pissed and looking for any little thing to get you into trouble. Show them and say something like, "Perhaps this was an oversight" or "I'm sure you didn't mean to double-charge me but....." After that, if they don't do anything to refund your money, file a complaint or take them to small claims.
2007-01-24 13:59:40 · answer #1 · answered by wrjones559_1999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the details in the lease agreement you signed. If I am understanding you correctly, you were the occupant during the arrear time, and have already paid for this? There may be a penalty that was assessed by the town?
You should approach him/her directly, politely and in an honest inquiring manner. They have made an honest mistake in their reocrd keeping, or maybe not. Give them an opportunity to make it right. If they know your paying attention, they should start doing the same.
Technically, the other properties aren't your problem, and the town won't likely give you the account details unless you reside there or own them yourself.
2007-01-24 13:58:18 · answer #2 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to them and show them what you found
2007-01-24 13:54:12 · answer #3 · answered by zen522 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋