A tenant's unpaid utility bill is added to the property owner's property tax bill, even if the landlord proves that their tenant signed an agreement to pay their own utilities. (remonline.com)
If a new tenant moves in, then they connect to the new tenant and the old tenant is responsible for unpaid utilities. (biggerpockets.com)
This ensures that there are no liens, fines, taxes or other outstanding bills, such as unpaid utilities, which are encumbering the title. (refinancemortgagerates.org)