Today, my water got cut off. The previous homeowners owed the water company over $300, and the company doesn't believe that I'm not them. The supervisor told me this will keep happening until I pay up. I need a shower. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I finally got my paycheck that I could enjoy $300 for myself after taking care of my bills with so many other ones. Then, I find out that the water was shut off, which is supposed to be my roommate's responsibility. Apparently, he has not paid it in months, and they want $288. FML
Today, my roommate decided to go on a group trip instead of paying our water bill. Now I can't shower until next week. FML
Today, my roommate forgot to pay the water bill on time, so they shut it off. Now we're without running water for 3 days and I'm taking my morning dump in Target next to a stranger. FML
Today, I woke up to a repairman at my door who was simply supposed to turn my water back on in my apartment. Two hours and 5 repairmen later, all I have now is a large hole in my ceiling. Still no water. FML
Today, my landlord refused to send a plumber over to unclog the sink. Now he wants me to pay for water damages because he didn't call a plumber sooner. FML
Today, our water got cut off. Since our council tax is also due today, I called them and hurled abuse for cutting off the water so soon. Turns out they don’t actually supply water, nor was it even disconnected. Some random person just turned off the meter tap. FML
Today, the water cut out while I was showering, covered in soap and shampoo. I had to rinse with freezing cold drinking water from the fridge. As soon as I'd dried off, the water supply got restored. FML
Today, my mother told me to take a quick shower. When I got out, she told me I took too long, and now I have to pay the utilities bill. My shower was two minutes long. FML
Today, and for the last two weeks, my asshole landlord refuses to fix the hot water supply. My shower is now so cold that peeing on myself while washing is actually helping. I need a new place. FML
Today, I woke up to a fog. Literally. A pipe burst in my apartment and scalding water was everywhere. To make matters worse, when I called maintenance he told me he'd come by later, hung up on me, and turned his phone off. He did eventually show up, but it was 5 hours later, well after I'd paid a plumber $200. FML
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Top comments
lisslyi 19
Show them your lease agreement?
fooltemptress 36
It's easy enough to prove you aren't them. Show the water company the deed to the house in your name, if you purchased it, or your signed rental/lease agreement. It will involved actually going down to the water district offices but it's better than paying a bill you don't owe.
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Comments (74)
LaLince 40
stinky situation
Nilorak 24
Stinky comment.
perdix 31
Suck it up and pay it. After not showering for a few days, you're going to lose a lot more than $300 could ever pay for.
EmmaMK 35
Did you not agree a meter reading with the previous owners? Personally, I would try to deal with with the water company only charging for what I have used first.
ViviMage 40
You may need to take your ID card to the customer service desk to prove you aren't them. I work for a cable company and we work with people who can show us they are not the delinquent owners and waive the restoral fees.
cryssyx3mwah 5
water bills don't quite work that way though..
Keattles 14
I would say pay for it, I know it sucks, but life isn't fair all the time. I'm sure you will catch a break sooner or later ^^
npmcwilliams2 6
That's actually not entirely true. I recently bought a house where the previous owner owed water company and gas company. I had to show proof that the house was now mine & I was not responsible for any previous bills. They can't make me pay considering I did not rack up these bills.
jh921971 10
You need a lawyer
wdunh69733 24
This is illegal. You can take care if it.
pwnman 33
You should have papers, go to their office. Or your landlord.
worldclassrager 41
There should be a basic locker room you can use...hope you get it straightened out soon...