Water bill over 3k because tenant turn on abandoned water meter

[James Mcsweeney]

One of my tenants turned on an abandoned water meter. This has resulted in a huge water bill over 3k. I am upset at my property manager because they should have told the tenants about turning on the utilities. Are there any solutions this besides footing the bill?

[Nathan Gesner]

If the meter is in your name, it's your responsibility. You didn't tell the Tenant about it, so they can't be faulted.

I have the same questions as the others. 

1. If it was "abandoned" then why is it still on your account? If it were truly closed, the meter would be locked or removed.

2. Turning on a meter doesn't cause water to flow. There must be an open valve or a broken pipe that allows the water to flow. Where did it go?