Baltimore Woman Inherits House With 7.4 Million Baht Water Debt

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A Baltimore woman discovered her inherited home has a water debt exceeding 228,000 USD because the community's master meter was linked to her address.

•Kristina Moore inherited a house in Baltimore but found an accumulated water debt of over 228,000 USD (approximately 7.4 million Baht).
•The debt stems from a Master Water Meter used by 37 townhomes in the Springwood Estates community since the 1970s.
•The Baltimore Department of Public Works placed a lien on the property, preventing Kristina Moore from selling the house.

Overview

•Kristina Moore inherited a house in the Springwood Estates community, a townhome development of 37 houses built in the 1970s.
•The water account for the community's Master Water Meter was linked to Kristina Moore's house address, making Kristina Moore responsible for the entire community's usage.
•Kristina Moore discovered the debt in April after finding a municipal notice stating services would be suspended within 45 days if unpaid.
•Lisa Ciofani stated that the project's regulations clearly specify that the homeowners association is responsible for water payments.
•Regina Johnson, president of the Springwood Estates homeowners association, confirmed the association collects funds for water but could not explain the high debt.
•Zeke Cohen informed Kristina Moore on July 8 that the homeowners association was approved for installment payments, but the lien remains until full payment.
•The Baltimore Department of Public Works informed Kristina Moore that the property is responsible for the debt, which prevents the sale of the house.
•Kristina Moore expressed disappointment in the city of Baltimore after failing to receive clear answers from the Department of Public Works and city agencies.

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Key Quotes

Kristina Moore

"When my father passed away, I thought managing the house would be the easiest part, but in the end, it wasn't."

ตอนที่พ่อเสีย ฉันคิดว่าการจัดการเรื่องบ้านคงเป็นเรื่องที่ง่ายที่สุด แต่สุดท้ายมันไม่ใช่เลย

Lisa Ciofani

"All we want is to move the address of this meter account back under the homeowners association."

สิ่งที่เราต้องการมีแค่ให้ย้ายที่อยู่ของบัญชีมาตรวัดนี้กลับไปอยู่ภายใต้สมาคมเจ้าของบ้าน

Regina Johnson

"The association is responsible for collecting money from residents and paying for the water of the entire community."

สมาคมมีหน้าที่เก็บเงินจากลูกบ้านและนำไปชำระค่าน้ำของทั้งชุมชน

Key Entities

Person

Kristina Moore(คริสตินา มัวร์)ℹ️

A woman in Baltimore who inherited a house with a massive accumulated water debt.

Lisa Ciofani(ลิซา ซิโอฟานี)

The real estate agent for Kristina Moore.

Regina Johnson(เรจินา จอห์นสัน)

The president of the Springwood Estates homeowners association.

Zeke Cohen(ซีค โคเฮน)ℹ️

Senior Advisor to the Office of the Baltimore City Council President.

Organization

Homeowners Association(สมาคมเจ้าของบ้าน)ℹ️

The organization responsible for water payments in the Springwood Estates community.

Department of Public Works(กรมโยธาธิการ)ℹ️

The city agency (DPW) that placed a lien on Kristina Moore's property.

FOX45

The news agency reporting on the incident.

Morgan State University(มหาวิทยาลัย Morgan State)ℹ️

The university where Kristina Moore graduated.

Place

Springwood Estates

A townhome community in Baltimore consisting of 37 houses.

Baltimore(เมืองบัลติมอร์)ℹ️

The city where the disputed property is located.

Law

Maryland Public Information Act(กฎหมายว่าด้วยข้อมูลสาธารณะของรัฐแมริแลนด์)

The law cited by the Department of Public Works to refuse disclosure of account details.