Define: Private Service

The meaning of “Private Service” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Private Service defined in a legal contract?

  • Private Service means the collection of refuse and waste by the contractor, under separate agreements or arrangements between a customer and the contractor. Seen in 12 SEC filings.
  • Private Service means that segment of pipes used or intended to be used for the supply of water or the collection of wastewater, as the context requires, and in the case of a water service, extending from the downstream side of the service valve, including the connection to the service valve, to the meter, and in the case of a sanitary sewer service, extending from the property line to the building. Seen in 8 SEC filings.
  • Private Service means pipes and other appurtenances on private property not installed or owned by the city that are used to deliver the service to the private property. Seen in 7 SEC filings.
  • Private Service means the portion of the water service located within a property or between the curb stop located near the property line and the primary building being serviced. Seen in 3 SEC filings.
  • Private Service means the portion of the water service pipe from the property line into the building, for which the customer is responsible. Seen in 3 SEC filings.
  • Private Service means the water pipe and its appurtenances extending from the service connection onto the parcel or premises but does not include the water meter, meter box and meter setter. Seen in 3 SEC filings.
  • Private Service means the portion of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, or water service located between the property line and the building being serviced and maintained by the owner. Seen in 3 SEC filings.
  • Private Service means the portion of water and/or sewer service that is located and owned on private property, and not within a water or sewer easement. Construction, ownership, and maintenance of the Private Service are the sole responsibility of the property owner(s). Seen in 3 SEC filings.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of private service' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Private Service means the collection, supply, or disposal systems on private property, managed by [Name of contractor], under agreed arrangements with a customer.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When a business requires waste or disposal services
  • If a property owner is looking to outsource maintenance services
  • In conditions where a property is being rented out to a third party
  • When a business requires a specific set of services on their property

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Private Service means the segment of water, waste, or utility infrastructure within private property boundaries, maintained by the property owner.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When purchasing or selling a property with private infrastructure
  • In rental situations where responsibility for infrastructure maintenance is specified
  • When entering a joint venture involving property with private infrastructure

Relevant Sectors

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Private Service means the collection, supply, or disposal systems on private property, managed by [Name of contractor], under agreed arrangements with a customer.

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