Can I change the name on the bill so the tenants receive the utility bill?

By state statute (MN Stats 116A.22; 279.01; & 444:075 subd 3[c]), and city ordinance code (245:10; 575:01, 20) all utility bills are sent directly to the property owner or his/her authorized agent (property management company).  [Property owners must complete a "Relative Homestead/Property Mgmt Authorization Form" if you wish to have an authorized agent receive the bill instead of you.] The owner shall be liable for water, sewer, and refuse services supplied to the property, and any unpaid charges shall be a lien upon the property. It becomes the responsibility of the property owner/authorized agent to forward any bills to the tenants as the charges remain with the property. 

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1. What is a unit of water?
2. Why is my consumption so high?
3. Can I change the name on the bill so the tenants receive the utility bill?
4. How can the water meter tell me if I have a leak?
5. How do I determine if I have a toilet leak?
6. My toilet isn't leaking, where else could it be coming from?
7. Why is my water cloudy and then clears up after I run it for a while?
8. What can I do to improve water pressure?
9. I'm installing a water softener, how hard is the water and how much iron is in our water?
10. How are utilities billed?
11. How is my sewer rate determined?
12. My bill shows a credit. How do I get that back?
13. What if I did not receive my bill in the mail or by e-mail?
14. How do I dispute a bill amount?
15. Why is my bill estimated?
16. What can I do if my bill was estimated or is not correct?
17. I am going south for the winter; do I still need to pay my water bill?
18. Does the City issue an adjustment for leaks?
19. Delinquent Utilities
20. Is there an auto payment system? (pay-by-phone?)
21. Water Fun Facts