We get a lot of complaints about high water bills. Amy’s guest is a man who sued the City of Houston over an outrageous water bill and won. Ashley Martins did this without hiring an attorney! Hear how he did it.
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Websites mentioned in episode
How to report unusually high water bills
How to file a complaint with 3-1-1 about high water bills
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1:45 discovered leak outside the home near the water meter
4:30 determined leak was on his side, he had to pay for repairs
3:27 got bill for $2,000+
7:19 why he decided to file a lawsuit
12:10 water adjustment board committee
17:25 you are charged when they come test meters
20:00 malfunctions of meters
20:23 facts about unusually high water bill adjustment
21:28 still doesn’t think the process works as it should
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