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Has anyone challenged the grandiose City of Raleigh on their "account setup" charge of $50 on water service, just cause you move home (within Raleigh)?
To me this is just money for nothing or very little.
I just moved to their service area from out of state and there was no account setup charge. This was about a week ago for what its worth............... City of Raleigh.......
I'm in the town of Cary and they did charge us a fee like that when we moved in (I'm referring to my bill for water, sewer, and garbage). We got the fee back when we showed them a letter from our water provider in NY stating that we always paid our bills on time. Did you ask about that?
We have been with the city for 3 years and never a problem with bill payments etc.
We also paid this setup fee when we moved to this area.
The city told us that they charge everyone this fee every time they move.
I've moved three times within Raleigh over the past ten years and don't recall ever paying this fee. My first move was from a college dorm, so no previous payment history with anyone, and I still wasn't charged.
No one has said they don't believe you, merely that they haven't experienced this charge and, therefore, don't have any advice for you.
But that isn't what I am asking for?
And why would someone bother answering a post without helping with the question?
Do people have so little to do?
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