Pinnacle Properties Development Group, LLC v. City of Jeffersonville

OPINION

MAY, Judge.

Pinnacle Properties Development Group, LLC (“Pinnacle”) appeals a ruling that the City of Jeffersonville (“City”) could transfer the delinquent sewer accounts of Pinnacle’s tenants to Pinnacle’s accounts. 1 We reverse and remand.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Pinnacle owns several rental properties in Jeffersonville. The lease agreements provide the tenants are responsible for all utilities, including sewer. As permitted by Jeffersonville Ordinance 90-OR-60, the City billed Pinnacle’s tenants for sewer usage directly. If a tenant moved from a property without paying the balance…