water bill, dispute after 341

[invest1choice]

I was wondering , Oct 341 meeting .. I just recieved a letter from water utilities in florida, stating (I think they were saying) they are exempt .. priorty proof of claim .. it says govermental taxes are considered priority under 11 U. S.C 507 (8) ,, Is a water bill governmental cand considered priority? anyone can help me with any info... thanks

[Minnymouth]

Not sure on this one, most water districts are county offices, many privately owned. When they speak of Govt. taxes, I don't think they are refering to utility bills believe that is for IRS, etc.
My water district (county operated) does nothing when someone files BK........ they discontinue sending bills etc.
As a water district we are tax exempt, but I don't think that applies to being exempt in bankruptcy discharges.
Some else may know the answer to this.

Sorry I'm not much help!!!

Minny

[invest1choice]

priority proof of claim ? Is this a objection?

What exactly is this ? are they objecting to us ? This is a water company bill was 500.00.... I guess we had a water leak and were outta state ... not really sure why it was so high... I called my attorney they say they get everything we do and if there is a problem they sure will call us first? So we have layed down a while here waiting our 341 meeting was Oct 19th... What ya think?

[Minnymouth]

Did you include the $500 water bill in your bankrutpcy??

And yes, you do have a bad leak, and still have (if its not been fixed or turned off)..... unless you haven't paid your water bill for months???

The water district will not turn your water off during bankruptcy - but they do have the right too after discharge, and then charge a "big" downpayment to get it turned back on....

You must keep your utilities current during bankruptcy.... as it will result in big deposits to get them back on.

Did the water disrict file a Motion to Object with the Court?
Or did they just send you a letter??

Minny

[invest1choice]

Thanks for your reply.. Actually that was a old water bill from florida I live in SC now . We had sold that house last year. and had fixed the leake prior to the sales of coarse. Yes I did include them in the bankruptcy as a bad debt but recieved that letter , my attorney seems to have to worries so should I?