Water Surcharge Legal Guidelines

Summary

Municipalities in Illinois can set water rates, including surcharges, for non-residents. Courts generally uphold these if they are non-discriminatory and related to service costs. Misrepresentation in legal documents can lead to fraud or perjury charges, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. If a person lies to avoid a subpoena, service may still be valid if papers are left where they can be found. For specific legal advice, consult a local attorney or relevant authorities.

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I live in an unincorporated DuPage) County. We get our water from the village next to us. The village charges us a surcharge for the water of *%. I wanna know if that violates any type of laws in the state of Illinois or federal laws that that dictate how much you could charge for water, taxes, and fees.
Hi Frankie,
Thank you for your question. To assist you better, could you please provide the name of the village supplying your water? This will help in checking specific local ordinances and regulations.
Bensenville
Hi Frankie,
Thank you for the information. Here are some general guidelines regarding water surcharges in Illinois:
- Municipalities have the authority to set water rates, including surcharges, for non-residents.
- Illinois courts have generally upheld substantial surcharges if they are not discriminatory and are reasonably related to the cost of providing the service.
To get specific legal advice, you might want to consult with a local attorney or contact the DuPage County Consumer Protection Division.
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Yes, what are the consequences or potential liabilities for a person that did not pull a foyer handled secret documents, which should be political petitions acted as the objector on the behalf of somebody else, and stated under all that they were the objector and paperwork as well what are the potential liabilities fines punishment in the state of Illinois county of DuPage)
Hi Frankie,
To provide information about your situation involving handling secret documents and political petitions:
- Misrepresentation in legal documents can lead to charges of fraud or perjury.
- Potential penalties include fines and imprisonment.
- Specific consequences depend on the severity and context of the case.
For detailed advice, consult with a local attorney or the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.
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What if a person i subpoenaed, lied to my person who served and I witnessed it from the car. The person being subpoenaed claimed they were not the person. Papers were left at front door.
Hi Frankie,
In Illinois, if a person lies to avoid being served a subpoena:
- Service may still be considered valid if the papers are left in a place where they are likely to be found.
- You could also attempt to serve the subpoena again.
For specific advice, consult with a local attorney.
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