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sllewgh t1_ituy4rk wrote

My home and my parking pad across the alley are two separate parcels of property purchased as a pair. That means I get a water bill for my home, plus a separate 12$ bill with a 3$ service charge for an 18x18 square of concrete with absolutely no water infrastructure.

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NewrytStarcommander t1_ituysix wrote

You should be able to apply for an abandonment on the property with no connection, I don't know the process or cost in Baltimore.

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sllewgh t1_ituzohk wrote

What does that entail? Does it get me out of ownership or just the water bill?

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NewrytStarcommander t1_itv1z1o wrote

Abandonment of the water connection. Doesn't affect property ownership. Though I don't know Baltimore's rules on this- it occurred to me that there still might be a stormwater fee for impermeable surfaced properties or something. Check DPW website, they'll have guidance on abandonment, or give them a call.

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sllewgh t1_itv2kq8 wrote

I think it is a storm water fee, but frankly I haven't done anything to address the problem besides complain. I'll check out my options, thanks!

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BmoreInterested t1_itvfbex wrote

I have a similar situation with no water hookup at all on the separate parcel and I pay $6.70 a month.

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DamionFord t1_itvhcgs wrote

You're paying for storm water management. That's the cost of owning impermeable surfaces

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sllewgh t1_itvjla6 wrote

I don't mind paying for our infrastructure, but a quarter of the cost is just in bill pay fees because there's no way to consolidate these associated properties and pay the bills together.

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DamionFord t1_itvjtdd wrote

Yeah. It's a completely imperfect system that needs a complete overhaul. I agree with that. It's silly to separate properties in this day in age.

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