Abbeville homeowners faced utility shutoffs due to bill transfer issues

Abbeville homeowners faced utility shutoffs due to bill transfer issues

New homeowners in Abbeville faced utility shutoffs after they say they were unable to transfer the bill into their names because of code ordinances, including a requirement to install plumbing in a backyard shed.Christopher Wallis sold his home to Madison Trahan and Ramzy Devalcourt in January. After the sale, the new owners tried to have the homes utilities transferred into their name, but said they began facing problems with the city."We offic…