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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.
What else can I help you with?
Does a landlord have to provide clean water to their tenants?
Yes, a landlord is legally required to provide clean and safe drinking water to their tenants as part of their responsibility to maintain a habitable living environment.
Does a landlord have a legal obligation to provide clean water to their tenants?
Yes, a landlord has a legal obligation to provide clean and safe drinking water to their tenants as part of their duty to maintain a habitable living environment.
Ex husband is a landlord and told tenants water was okay to drink and the wife died of cancer probably from the water but he will not say anything and there is still a family living there drinking it?
You need evidence for what may be wrong with the water and you need evidence that it was the water that caused the woman's cancer. The first step would be to contact the local Health Dept. and get the water tested. If the Health Dept. finds something wrong with the water, it's their job to notify the landlord and the tenants. They would not leave the landlord to notify the tenants.
What utilities if any does the landlord pay for?
The utilities a landlord pays for can vary depending on the lease agreement and local practices. Commonly covered utilities may include water, trash removal, and sometimes gas or electricity, especially in multi-unit buildings. However, in many cases, tenants are responsible for paying their own utilities, such as electricity, gas, and internet. It's essential for both landlords and tenants to clarify utility responsibilities in the lease.
Can landlord cut off Utilities if there in his name?
Generally, a landlord cannot cut off utilities to a rental property, even if the services are in their name, as this can be considered a form of harassment or illegal eviction. Tenants have a right to essential services like water, heat, and electricity. However, laws can vary by jurisdiction, so it's important to consult local regulations for specific rights and obligations. If a landlord does cut off utilities, tenants may have legal recourse to restore services and seek damages.
If the landlord owns washing machines and charges tenants for use can he also charge for the water used?
Normally, the landlord does not charge for water. In most states it is illegal for landlords to charge their tenants separate utilities. However, the landlord can have utilities in its own name, the bills of which can be passed over to the tenant for payment. Also the tenant is not allowed to charge for water and sewer to tenant of multi family attached units (such as apartments).
What happens to tenants if landlord does not have a certificate of occupancy?
When there is a question of actual habitability... whole in bath floor, mold, contaminated water field... etc.
What utilities does the landlord pay for?
The utilities that a landlord typically pays for can vary depending on the lease agreement and local practices. Commonly covered utilities may include water, sewer, trash collection, and sometimes heating or gas. In some cases, landlords may also include electricity or internet in the rent. It's crucial for tenants to review their lease to understand which utilities are included and which they are responsible for.
What rights do tenants have concering who pays for metered water?
Many states vary with this kind of rule: your rent may or may not include water and sewer. If it does this means the landlord pays your water and sewer for you. Depending on the laws of your state, your landlord may opt to have a water meter installed for your apartment so that you would pay such utilities.
I recently found out that by law New York City landlords have to pay heat and hot water for every apartment do they always follow this?
(2009) In NYC, all landlords must provide hot water. In NYC, for buildings in which the landlord must provide heat, if the landlord refuses to provide adequate heat then the tenants must make a complaint to 311 and ultimately to HPD. If the landlord refuses to provide heat the landlord will be forced to do so by HPD if an inspection reveals that the landlord is not complying with the law. This requires much persistence from complaining tenants. HPD can force the landlord's hand by sending in their own plumbers to install a working boiler and to purchase oil for it if the landlrod refuses to comply - then they bill the landlord. If the landlord refuses to pay they can put a lien on the property. In NYC, there are residential buildings in which, tenants have an agreement with the landlord to pay for their own heat. In such case, if the apartment is rent-regulaed under the law then, such tenants receive a discount on their rent. (If the apartment is not rent-regulated, the sky is the limit on rent.) Anyway, landlords do not always comply with the law and many of them deny essential services to tenants. And hence, we have the constant battle between landlords and tenants in NYC. In fact, there are more cases heard in NYC housing court every year than there are criminal cases heard in federal court throughout the entire US every year.
Can a landlord say a water pipe broke and leave your water off for more than three days?
yes because the landlord owns the propertyAnother View: (in the US) the above would be an unacceptable answer. There are Health Department regulations that the landlord must comply with when dealing with tenants and the sanitation and healthy living conditions of their leased premises. Contact your local Health Department and inquire what your rights are in this situation.
If you are a landlord and knew the water was filled with carcinogens and told the tenants it was okay to drink is that homicide if someone died of cancer most likely from that?
Yes, that would be some-sort of negligent manslaughter.
