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Sellersburg council asks staff to draft refundable tenant utility deposit after recurring unpaid-bill problems
Summary
Council members asked staff to analyze delinquent- bill data and draft an ordinance for a refundable security deposit for renters to prevent unpaid utility costs; staff suggested a refundable deposit in the $100–$300 range and will return with averages and a draft ordinance.
During new-business discussion on March 9, Town of Sellersburg officials discussed requiring a refundable security deposit for rental accounts to prevent unpaid water, sewer and sanitation charges from shifting to other ratepayers. The change follows limits the town cited on recovering unpaid balances directly from property owners under current law.
Town manager Charlie…
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