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Can landlord charge extra money for electricity which he claims that utilities are included originally?
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∙ 13y ago
In Massachusetts, the law requires that there be a specific written agreement that the tenant will be charged for utilities. Many states are the same.
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What utilities are included with kingsport TN apartments?
The actual utilities included in your apartment rental varies. You should speak to your prospective landlord or a real estate representative to get the details.
What utilities does the landlord pay?
That all depends on the landlord, and the local laws. Sometimes some utilities are included in the rent, sometimes they are not. For example, some places have laws that require landlords to provide water.
Should a landlord reimburse a tenant for utilities overage in North carolina?
If you are asking about a utilities included rent situation then no they shouldn't reimburse. Are you going to pay additional the months your utilities are higher?
Who pays for utilities in rental agreements?
Depends on your landlord. You may be responsible for your own utilities or, especially if the utilities are not split as in many 2 family homes which share water and other utilities, they are included in the rent or lease.
Can a commercial landlord turn off electricity that he is supplying to a tenant if the tenant has not paid utilities?
Not unless the landlord has followed your state's laws regarding disconnection of utilities for nonpayment. Any landlord who disconnects the tenant's utilities (except temporarily for maintenance purposes) without following these laws will be guilty of constructive eviction. A constructively evicted tenant can sue the landlord for moving expenses and damages.
Name some different utilities that might or might not be covered in a person's rent payment How would you know whether these expenses are paid by the landlord or the tenant?
look at the rental contract or lease papers. the utility responsibilities should be listed there. many times garbage, water and sewer are included in rent. typically utilities such as electricity, cable, gas and phone are not included in the rent.
Can a landlord check on your utilities history?
Yes a landlord can check on your utilities history considering they are the ones that actually own the house no you.
What can a landlord do if the tenants abuse free electricity and water?
If the rent includes electricity and water, then there's not much the landlord can do. If the landlord feels he is paying too much for electricity and water, he can opt for a water meter and electric meter to be installed on the property, to enable the tenant to be responsible for his own electric and water. It should be noted, however, that landlord may not turn off any utilities because the tenant failed to pay the rent.
Who pays tenant utilities on a full service gross lease?
Full Service Lease - Landlord pays all Gross Lease - tenant pays electricity if it is individually metered. Landlord pays all other expenses.
Can you sue your landlord for high utilities due to lack of insulation?
Refer back to the original contract you made with your Landlord/lady and work through the utilities section...
Can you withhold rent in Florida if your landlord does not provide heat?
No, never. Your heating is your own problem. While the landlord must maintain certain minimums like insulation and the availability of utilities (gas or electricity, in this case) they are not responsible for heating your home, you are.
Who pays tenant utilities on a lease?
The landlord pays tenant utilities. The full service gross (FSG) rental rate includes a set amount that should be allocated towards the payment of utilities, but ultimately it is up to the landlord to pay any and all utilities.
