TORONTO -- A Thornhill, Ont. resident said he was stunned after receiving a water bill last month for close to $38,000.
Wong explained that on closing the deal for the property, his lawyer didn't check to see if the utility bills were paid in full. The home was vacant for a year and a half and he now believes a water pipe must have burst while the home sat empty. Wong feels the utility companyshould have known something was wrong and questioned why a bill would get that high.
When CTV News Toronto reached out to Alectra a spokesperson explained that they tried to collect the money from the the seller, but were unsuccessful.
Buyer beware... Hope you win your case!!
No one ever here of a drilled well? Fk the water company.
Where is the water coming from? Fountain of youth
Ya not a chance!!
How does a single household run up a water bill that high and never get shut down I had a $289.00 bill and they called me day and night.
Something is wrong with this story. Where I live if you do not pay your water bill after so long the county adds it to your taxes..........
must have been Evian water
How does the bill even get to that!I'm one month behind, they threaten shut off !!
Underwriter for ur owner’s title insurance policy has to make sure that a lien search is done of municipal records to show all water, sewer, gas & other municipal utility bills r paid at foreclosure. Ur law firm handling closing is responsible & obligated to cover you up on this
How can the utility allow the bill to get so high? Clearly their was a problem and if no contact could be made, then it should have been shut off, if for no other reason than water conservation!
Wellif the last guy didn’t pay may as well just continue not paying it.
How come the bill you posted to support the article as “proof” has to do with his property taxes? 🤷🏼♀️
They are not liable for the water bill, they have to produce the sale agreements and from the day they did the exchange that the start of there billing, they can file a lawsuit against the utility company for harassment.
There’s a lawyer that didn’t do their job.
Looks like the lawyer failed in his/ her due dilligence. Get a new lawyer to demand the old one pay up.
Ever heard of hiring lawyer and then make them accountable!!
Who was his lawyer and no home inspection? Did he buy it unseen or as an investment, either way it’s basic business. And yet another whoas me story.
How the system allows the utility company to pass someone else's debt onto you is the problem. The debt is between the original owner and utility company
Paying for water is such a rip off... just like property taxes... it’s really not your property you have no say..
Mr. Wong should have checked himself for outstanding bills.
That Ain't Right.
Horrible Lawyer / notary
Was it sparkling water?
This is just wrong. The utility company needs to get its act together.
Sue your lawyer and Alectra that’s truely outrageous
who ever handled the conveyancing such as your lawyer, notary or possibly realtor who be expected to endure the title was clear and no outstanding taxes or levies. Talk to an independent lawyer for advise as everyone involve is usually insured
FAKE NEWS
Damn Parasites never stop feeding.
The whole notion that the charges pass on to the new owner is absurd.
Time to sue your lawyer or complain to the law society. He obviously did not to his job.
Sue the lawyer.
He should get another lawyer, and sue the first one.
Wasn't this news a month ago?
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