Allows authorized tenants to receive water bills and utility payment assistance.

The bill amends the District of Columbia Public Works Act of 1954 and the Water and Sewer Authority Establishment and Department of Public Works Reorganization Act of 1996. It ensures authorized tenants of residential properties can receive water bills and utility payment assistance. Authorized tenants can request water bills and apply for payment plans or customer assistance programs. The landlord must deduct the tenant's payment from rent owed. The bill also clarifies that DC Water is not liable for fraudulent acts related to tenant authorization.

Allows authorized tenants to receive water bills and utility payment assistance.

The bill amends the District of Columbia Public Works Act of 1954 and the Water and Sewer Authority Establishment and Department of Public Works Reorganization Act of 1996. It ensures authorized tenants of residential properties can receive water bills and utility payment assistance. Authorized tenants can request water bills and apply for payment plans or customer assistance programs. The landlord must deduct the tenant's payment from rent owed. The bill also clarifies that DC Water is not liable for fraudulent acts related to tenant authorization.