Fifteen years ago, my father got a water connection for our family of five. The bill comes under his name. My brother and I share a room in our duplex. We’ve always split the water bill equally with the other members. Now, they want my brother and me to pay separately because we cook our own meals, making us the sixth member. They’ve refused to pay their share for the last fifteen months. What should I do? They’re becoming increasingly aggressive, and I need advice urgently.

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Law Forum › Category: Civil › Fifteen years ago, my father got a water connection for our family of five. The bill comes under his name. My brother and I share a room in our duplex. We’ve always split the water bill equally with the other members. Now, they want my brother and me to pay separately because we cook our own meals, making us the sixth member. They’ve refused to pay their share for the last fifteen months. What should I do? They’re becoming increasingly aggressive, and I need advice urgently.
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Apni Law Staff asked 3 years ago

Fifteen years ago, my father got a water connection for our family of five. The bill comes under his name. My brother and I share a room in our duplex. We’ve always split the water bill equally with the other members. Now, they want my brother and me to pay separately because we cook our own meals, making us the sixth member. They’ve refused to pay their share for the last fifteen months. What should I do? They’re becoming increasingly aggressive, and I need advice urgently.

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Apni Law Staff answered 3 years ago

The water connection is in your father’s name, making him the primary account holder. You and your brother are dependents under this connection. Your family cannot legally demand separate bills based on cooking habits. If the situation escalates, consider documenting the unfairness and seeking mediation or legal advice.

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