Can utility accounts for rental properties be put in the tenant’s name?

All accounts stay in the name of the owner of record because the utilities are considered a lien against the property.  Tenants and/or owner’s agents may be added upon request to receive a bill copy. A final bill for water and sewer charges since the last quarterly bill should be requested when a tenant moves out to create a clean cut-off for a new tenant. There is a Final Bill Fee of $10.00.