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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 6Art. 2§ 54353 Local Agency Debt Collection

§ 54353 Local Agency Debt Collection

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§ 54353 Local Agency Debt Collection

Key Takeaways

  • •If you don't pay your bills for services (like water or trash) on your property, the local agency can take you to court.
  • •They can go after the person who lived there when the bill was due, the owner if the place was empty, or anyone who promised to pay the bills.
  • •They can make you pay the original bill, plus any extra fees or penalties.

Example

You rent an apartment and don't pay the water bill for months. You move out without paying, and the landlord doesn't pay either.

The city can take you (the renter) or the landlord to court to get the money for the unpaid water bill, plus any late fees.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 54353 Local Agency Debt Collection

As a remedy established for the collection of due and unpaid deposits and charges and the penalties thereon an action may be brought in the name of the local agency in any court of competent jurisdiction against the person or persons who occupied or, in the case of unoccupied property, who owned the property when the service was rendered or the deposit became due or against any person guaranteeing payment of bills, or against any or all of said persons, for the collection of the amount of the deposit or the collection of delinquent charges and all penalties thereon. (Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1174.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

propertyremedycollectionauthorityjurisdiction

Related Statutes

  • § 54356 Local Agency Lien Enforcement
  • § 54346.4 Stormwater Charge Collection Rules
  • § 54347 Service Charge Collection Rules
  • § 12956.2 Restrictive Covenant Modification Process
  • § 25581 County Park Abandonment Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 54353.
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