From a plumbing perspective we didn't do more than change out the sink and re-connect to the drain.Of course I am not a plumber, just letting you know my experience.

Personally, I need to reconnect with many of the fine folks I met, while out there.  

I reconnected with BP and glad I did.

My business partner has been riding in the event for the past several years and each year we get to reconnect.

@Daniel LevinHi Daniel,If they shut the water off, that means no flushing--that means it will still probably get used (until it's FULL) and then the bathtub (sometimes) gets used (disgusting)....so letting the water get shut off is detrimental to YOU....Also re-connections sometimes come with an added deposit required held for X amount of time.Just my 2 cents...Good Luck!

I have been reading the newspapers online and reconnecting with friends.

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Not sure if it's costly to reconnect the utilities.

Even if the system is salvageable after all these years, I would expect the AHJ to require it meet current standards prior to reconnection.

Also, be sure to reconnect the vent if your previous tenant disconnected it because of the noise.Exterior.