The bill enacts R.S. 33:4887, which grants municipalities the authority to establish a privilege against multifamily residential properties for unpaid sewage disposal and water system service charges. This privilege specifically applies to properties utilizing a master meter service agreement, where a single meter measures the total water or sewage usage for multiple units. The bill outlines the process for municipalities to collect these unpaid charges, including the requirement for written demand to the property owner through various methods such as mail, electronic communication, or hand delivery. The owner is given a thirty-day period to make payment after receiving the demand.
Additionally, if the payment is not made within the specified timeframe, the municipality can file a sworn detailed statement of privilege, which secures the unpaid charges and any accrued interest. This statement must include specific information such as the property description, owner's name, amount owed, and the date of the written demand. Once filed, the privilege takes effect and is prioritized over other claims against the property that arise after the recordation of the statement. The bill aims to streamline the process for municipalities to enforce collection of unpaid service fees while ensuring proper notification and documentation procedures are followed.