Tenant trash bills landing on landlords
Summary
Landlords said they never got notice when tenants left unpaid trash bills, then got hit with property-tax assessments. The city will fix notification in hauler contract talks and rental licensing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Delinquent solid waste charges are certified to property tax bills.
Property owners if notification improves.
Landlords assessed for tenants' unpaid bills without prior notice.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 13, 2026
Landlords said they never got notice when tenants left unpaid trash bills, then got hit with property-tax assessments. The city will fix notification in hauler contract talks and rental licensing.
City Council - Aug 12, 2026
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