I recently purchased my property. Why am I being billed for work done prior to my ownership?

Although the work for which you are being assessed may have been completed prior to your purchase of the land, the Drain Code requires that assessments be levied to the property, and assessed to the current owner of record. In most cases, the work performed will benefit the property for years to come.

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1. What is a drain assessment?
2. What is a drainage district?
3. Where is the storm drain for which I am being assessed?
4. Why did I receive more than one special assessment notice?
5. Is this the only way I would receive multiple drains assessments in one year?
6. How are assessments determined?
7. Do all property owners pay drain assessments?
8. What is a Day of Review of Apportionments and do I have to attend the Day of Review?
9. I recently purchased my property. Why am I being billed for work done prior to my ownership?
10. What if I cannot attend the Day of Review?
11. What happens if I disagree with the proposed assessment for my property?
12. How do I pay my drain assessment?