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Yes--as long as that is a part of the rental agreement.
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∙ 9y agoYes, it is legal to make tenant pay the water bill in the state of Massachusetts. Unless the lease specifically says the water bill is to be paid by the landlord, the tenant is responsible.
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Tenant never switched gas into their own name. The landlord paid the bill for 7 months and then stopped. What are the tenant's rights?
If the lease agreement states that the tenant should switch the account to their name and pay the gas bill then the tenant should pay the landlord back. If there was no written agreement, or understanding, that the tenant pay the gas bill then you could try filing a complaint with the town, housing court, landlord-tenant agency, etc., if the landlord simply stopped providing heat and hot water. If the understanding was that the tenant pay their gas, they never switched the account to their name and the landlord didn't notice for seven months, then the tenant should start paying the gas bill and hope the landlord doesn't sue them for all the prior gas charges.
Is it illegal for a landlord to make a tenant unknowingly pay for the gas bill for multiple apartments that they are not renting?
Yes! that is very rude!
Is a landlord responsible to pay a tenants very late gas bill in Iowa?
Normally not: every bill in the tenant's name is that tenant's responsibility, not of the landlord.
Who pays for tenant improvement?
The landlord or tenant can pay for the tenant improvements
Can the renter make the tenant pay for the home owners insurance?
No. If the tenant does not own the building they legally cannot be responsbile for the insurance on the building.
Can a landlord evict if you do not pay a water bill?
This depends on the type of dwelling and the state that you live in. In most apartment buildings the landlord pays for the water. But not in all. For houses, duplexes, trailers, and other detached property, normally the tenant pays the water.
How are tenant improvements administered?
If a landlord plans to make upgrades to a tenant's apartment, they will usually pay for the tenant to stay somewhere else, like a hotel. While the tenant is gone, their apartment will get new carpet, paint, or whatever else is needed to make it nicer.
Can a landlord evict you over a late water bill?
Yes, unless it states in your contract "bills included".
Who pays for the water in school fountains?
The taxpayers pay for it. It is on their water bill which we all pay for.
What is the remedy available to the landlord when a tenant doesn't pay?
When a tenant doesn't pay his rent the landlord may begin eviction proceedings in court, which forces the tenant to move.
What if they say they are getting a lawyer to make you pay the late bill?
I would pay the bill. This is the start of your being sued for the bill.
Can you make a meaningful sentence using the tenant?
The tenants who rented the house were asked to leave, because they had not been able to pay the rent for four months. Did you mean tenant or tenet?
