Unpaid Tenant Sewer Bill

[Amie D.]

Hi all,

I received a notice from the City that the last tenant in one of my SFR's located in IN has not paid their last sewer bill and they have been unable to reach the tenant about this. I have 30 days to pay it else a lien will be put on the house.

I have a property manager managing this property. The tenant moved out in early August. Shouldn't the property manager check that all the final utility bills are paid before giving back a deposit? I believe in Indiana the deposits need to be returned within 45 days, which seems long enough to ensure the final utility bills are paid, unless there is some legal (or other) reason that would prevent property managers from knowing this information.

Thanks for any information on this!