Common use of UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED Clause in Contracts

UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED. The Company agrees to furnish and the Member desires to purchase from the Company water and/or sewer service for domestic and/or commercial purposes, subject to the limitations hereinafter provided for, and to enter into an agreement as required by and subject to the Articles of Incorporation, By- Laws and Rules and Regulations of the Company, as may be amended from time to time, in connection with the occupancy of the following described property: The Member shall maintain, at his own expense, sewer and water service lines as needed which shall begin at the Member side of the meter for water service and at the property line for sewer service. The Member’s service lines shall connect with the distribution system of the Company at the nearest place of desired use by the member, provided the Company has determined in advance that the Company water and sewer systems are of sufficient capacity to permit services at that point. All water/sewer connections must be made by or supervised by the Company and are subject to the testing requirements and other provisions of the “General Utility Specifications” of the Company, as amended from time to time, and subject to local, State and Federal regulatory agencies allowing the Member to utilize the service. The cost of physically connecting to the Company’s system shall be borne by the member. The Company shall have final jurisdiction on any questions regarding metering and the location of any service line connection to its distribution system, and shall determine the allocation of sewer and water service to Members in the event of an emergency. The Member agrees that the Company shall not be liable for any damage or losses to the member unless the Company negligently created such loss or damage. The Member understands that a non-refundable membership/administrative fee and refundable guaranteed payment deposits for water and sewer services will be collected prior to connection of service. CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY - Not less than three (3) business days’ notice of change of occupancy must be given in person or in writing to the Company. In all cases the individual in whose name the deposit is made shall be responsible for payment of all bills incurred for services furnished prior to change of occupancy. TERMS OF PAYMENT: