Illegal sewer hookup on rental property

[Robin Secord]

Let me start with a little history. We purchased this property in Indianapolis through a turn key provider. The turn key company purchased this property through a tax sale. We funded the flip and then they have taken over management of the property.

It was recently discovered that the house and 4 of the neighbors were illegally hooked up to the city sewer. Now we are left holding $8,000+ in bills!

Has anybody ever heard of something like this before? Any advice or experience you can offer would be great.