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)
Wild_Marco 13
On the bright side, water is on sale at nofrills! Just go buy a couple cases and enjoy the water, you'll thank me later ;)
Jeffy91 28
Time to bring some court order into the picture. Most Water or Electric companies will finally fix the problem if ya threaten to sue. All it takes is some balls to out-speak the supervisor but it can be done. Otherwise there would be a whole lot more people having to pay other peoples debts.
chilevmv 7
I was the 19000 your life sucks voter!
menfearme 10
It is illegal for your water company, or any other utility company for that matter, to require you to pay someone else's bill in order to turn on your new service at that address. If you show proof of new lease or title transfer, they must start your service. They can send the previous owner to collections if they don't pay. Go show them your paperwork, and take a shower already. I'm sure it'd be nice to brush your teeth in the sink too. :)
Shade1982 21
Is the US really this messed up? This would not be legal over here in any way possible...
Xalandra 17
OP this is when you drive down to their offices in all your stinkyness and bring proof that you are not the previous owners and that you now own the house. I find it very difficult to believe that it's legal for them to force you to pay for someone else's bill. If, for whatever reason, you're held liable for their bill, I'd sue the previous owners for not disclosing this little factoid to you at the time of the sale. That is something you'd more than likely win. Withholding information during the sale of the house that ended up costing you money? I'd say you'd get more than your $300 back for the trouble they've caused you. It'd certainly teach them to pay their damn bills on time. Good luck OP, keep us updated, will you?
Omniprism 15
Take a copy of your paperwork with the date to them and tell them to eat it. I would be pissed. Good luck.
JokersHQ 21
Go to the place and give them proof of your lease/ownership and you can even get the post office to vouch for you that you changed your address. You should also complain considering they are handling things very unprofessionally.
Redvelvet16 11
You can take them to court over that. That it bs. All you have to do is bring in ID and SSC or Birth Certificate.
whaaa_minionface 2
Your supervisor is wrong. Simple solution to prove your not the previous homeowner. ID, Deeds, etc.