Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Oregon

The city charges a $20.00 penalty for late fees. They changed this from $5.00 (when I signed my contract for services). They are robbing hundreds of people every month. What can we do?


Asked on 5/12/12, 7:40 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Meek Daniel W. Meek

I assume you mean a late fee on your water and sewer bill. You can go to the City Council and complain. As a government entity, consumer protection laws regarding late fees, etc., do not apply to the Portland Water Bureau or any other government provider of utilities.

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Answered on 5/12/12, 4:53 pm


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