An applicant who has been a customer of the City utilities at the property or some other property and is liable to the City for material, labor, service or other utility charges shall be required to pay all outstanding bills and shall be required to establish his or her credit to the satisfaction of the City prior to receiving any utility service. The above shall apply if any other person residing on or using the property that is liable to the City for any utility charges. Service shall be denied any person or persons who use any deceptive, unlawful, or misleading means or device whatsoever to avoid or minimize the payment for services or other charges owed. [Code 1970 § 3.200.100.]