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[[Utility Bills]] are a recurring expense in [[inZOI]] that [[ | [[Utility Bills]] are a recurring expense in [[inZOI]] that [[Zois]] must manage to avoid penalties. Similar to real life, these bills cover essential services and property taxes. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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==Receiving and Viewing Bills== | ==Receiving and Viewing Bills== | ||
*Zois receive a notification on their [[Smartphone]] on | *Zois receive a notification on their [[Smartphone]] on Friday from the [[Tax Department]] ([[Dowon Tax Department]], [[Bliss Bay Tax Department]]. | ||
* | *This notification can be found in the [[Messages]] app on the Smartphone. | ||
*The message details: | *The message details: | ||
**The cost breakdown for utilities (electricity, water). | **The cost breakdown for utilities ([[electricity]], [[water]]). | ||
**Property tax amount. | **[[Property tax]] amount. | ||
**The '''total amount due'''. | **The '''total amount due'''. | ||
**The '''payment deadline''' (typically | **The '''payment deadline''' (typically 2 days). | ||
**Potential '''penalties''' for non-payment. | **Potential '''penalties''' for non-payment. | ||
*Bill information can also be viewed via the | *Bill information can also be viewed via the [[Utility Bills]] tab located in the top right section of the main [[Smartphone]] interface. | ||
==How to Pay Bills== | ==How to Pay Bills== | ||
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==Consequences of Non-Payment== | ==Consequences of Non-Payment== | ||
* '''Reminders and Warnings:''' The game provides initial notifications and reminders about the due bill. | * '''Reminders and Warnings:''' The game provides initial notifications and reminders about the due bill. | ||
* '''Overdue Notice:''' If the bill is not paid by the deadline (usually | * '''Overdue Notice:''' If the bill is not paid by the deadline (usually 2 days), a second text message arrives informing the player that the bill is overdue and penalties will apply. | ||
* '''Service Restriction:''' Failure to pay results in the | * '''Service Restriction:''' Failure to pay results in the [[electricity]] and [[water]] being shut off in the [[Zoi]]'s [[home]]. | ||
* '''Negative Moodlets:''' Zois living in a home without power or water will receive | * '''Negative Moodlets:''' Zois living in a home without [[power]] or water will receive [[Unpleasant]] and [[Uncomfortable]] [[moodlets]], negatively affecting their well-being. | ||
* '''Service Restoration:''' Electricity and water services remain restricted | * '''Service Restoration:''' Electricity and water services remain restricted until the overdue bill is paid. | ||
* '''No Eviction:''' Zois are | * '''No Eviction:''' Zois are not kicked out of their house for unpaid bills, but the lack of utilities persists. | ||
*'''Note:''' If struggling to afford bills, players can use [[Cheats | *'''Note:''' If struggling to afford bills, players can use [[Cheats]] available via the [[Psycat's Guide]] menu as a last resort. | ||
[[Category:Gameplay Mechanics]] [[Category:Household Management]] | [[Category:Gameplay Mechanics]] [[Category:Household Management]] | ||