PM changed the utilities too early and now we're stuck holding the bag

[Jordan Laney]

Hello, Happy New Year 

Who do you think is at fault? 

Story time. So we had a non-paying tenant whose lease wasn't renewed and refused to leave. We started the eviction process. The PM change the electric utility to the PM's name. Of course the tenant eviction process took awhile and out of spite the tenant intentionally left the lights on. So we were charged about $250 more than usual. Ultimately, I know we have to pay. The PM told us that they would bill back the tenant. We all know they won't ever pay. They owe over $6,000. Do you think that is fair - to be forced to pay for your manager's mistake? Would you work with a PM who did this?