The Finance
Department is
responsible for the
administration, direction,
and coordination of all
financial services of the
City involving financial
planning, budgeting,
treasury management,
investments, purchasing,
accounting, payroll,
business licensing,
insurance, and utility
customer services.
What is landlord reversion?
The City of Columbia offers a program for landlords which allows the utilities to be turned on in the landlord’s name after a tenant leaves without the landlord having to contact the City each time.
How much is the deposit?
The landlord does not have to pay or maintain a separate deposit or pay separate service fees for each location.
The amount of the deposit required to participate in this program is a minimum of $250 deposit. The deposit must be in the form of a letter of credit, certificate of deposit, or a bond.
How do I discontinue participation in this program?
Landlord reversion may be discontinued upon written notification from the landlord.
What are the requirements for participation in this program?
The landlord must agree to the following:
- the landlord shall promptly pay for all services provided at rates established by the Ordinances of the City of Columbia at the time the services are provided. The landlord also understands that an account will revert into their name when the account is officially taken out of the tenant’s name by the tenant or the Finance Department and will remain in the landlord’s name until services are connected by a tenant or disconnected at the request of the landlord. The landlord also understands that an account will not revert into their name if services are disconnected for non-payment
- any billing statement shall be deemed a final and accurate account stated as provided by Ordinance, or otherwise, upon the mailing of the next following billing statement until the landlord during the intervening period notifies the Utility Customer Services division of the Finance Department for errors or irregularities
- the actual cost of collecting delinquent bills shall be assessed to the landlord
- the landlord shall protect City property on the premises served by the account from unnecessary damage, and to allow access to such property by duly authorized personnel during all reasonable hours
- the landlord shall abide by and comply with the Revised Ordinance of Columbia, and any amendments, that govern the relationship between the City of Columbia and its’ utility customer
- the Finance Department reserves the right to revoke landlord reversion at any time
- the landlord may add or remove accounts from landlord reversion only be written request to the Finance Department
- the landlord is responsible for notifying the Finance Department of any changes in property ownership
How do I participate in the landlord reversion program?
To participate in the landlord reversion program, please complete the application and bring it to Utility Customer Services.
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