Whether or not the NEED to do it is not important. It is whether or not
that are indeed using it as 'one tool'.
Not everybody affected by the cut off owns their home(s) Most are renting.
Such as cutting off the water?
Renters are not responsible for the water rates. The property owners are. As are they for the taxes. That's why I explained it the way I did. This is an area that you aren't familiar with. You cant speak as an expert
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