PRIVILEGES/LIENS: Provides for a privilege by municipalities against multifamily residential properties for unpaid sewage disposal and water system service charges or user fees. (8/1/25)
What changed between versions
The definition of eligible properties was updated to strictly require buildings with more than four dwelling units occupied by persons other than the owner, clarifying the target for these fees.
New requirements mandate that owners must be given a written demand via mail, email, or hand delivery before any legal action can be taken, creating a mandatory 30-day grace period for payment.
The enforcement mechanism was changed from a simple ordinance-based filing to a formal 'sworn detailed statement' that must include specific details like property descriptions, owner names, and delinquency dates to be effective against third parties.
A specific timeline was introduced where municipalities must wait at least 30 days after sending notice before filing a claim in public records, ensuring owners have time to pay.
The new statute explicitly allows the collected funds to cover unpaid service charges, user fees, and interest accruing at the legal interest rate from the date the fee was due.
