Minneapolis renters ask where rent goes as landlord tops $1M in unpaid utility bills

The Brief

  • On Thursday, Minneapolis voted to send more than $12 million in delinquent water, sewer and trash bills to Hennepin County to add to property tax bills.
  • City records show Fine Associates owes more than $1 million at five properties, including two downtown apartment buildings with bills of $505,000 and $363,000.
  • Residents at Marquette Place and 110 Grant say the debt matches larger complaints about delayed maintenance, flooding, and poor communication.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Minneapolis is moving to collect millions in unpaid utility bills, and one landlord stands out with more than $1 million owed.

City moves to collect utility debt

What we know:

Minneapolis has seen a recent explosion in delinquent utility bills for water, sewer and trash. An 892-page document lists more than $12 million in unpaid balances, and a couple of bills stand out.

By the numbers:…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS