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Bell breaks water pipe, homeowner billed
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(Getty Images)The story of Toronto homeowner Juixiang Liu, who was billed with unexpected expenses after Bell damaged her water line during routine maintenance, as reported by CBC, has grabbed the attention of homeowners wondering what they should do in a similar situation.
For Liu, the ordeal began last February when Bell didn’t notify her of the city-authorized work that left her with a torn-up lawn and no water for over 30 hours in the middle of winter. The worst part? She received a bill from the City charging her $82 for a water shut-off fee while repairs were being made to her broken water line. Liu said that she had been having ongoing talks with Bell about their accountability for the expenses but the company only offered to compensate her after CBC became involved.
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Stories like Liu’s aren’t uncommon, according to Toronto real estate lawyer Mark Weisleder. Clearly, he says, Bell is responsible for the direct damages caused to the water line due to the negligence of its workers…
