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 applies specifically 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.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that property owners have thirty days to respond to the written demand with payment. If payment is not received, municipalities can file a sworn detailed statement of privilege, which secures the unpaid charges and interest. This statement must include specific information about the property and the delinquent charges and will be filed in the mortgage records of the parish. The privilege created by this filing is prioritized over other claims against the property that arise after the recordation of the statement.