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Does a tenant have the right to see the landlords water bill?
Not unless the tenant is being charged by the landlord for water, which may be illegal. The tenant must have his own water meter to be charged for water, and then only by the authority that dispenses the water.
If you rent to own who replaces the hot water heater the tenant or landlord?
It's just my opinion, but until title changes hands, the tenant is still the tenant, and the landlord is responsible for replacing the water heater.
Does a tenant have the right to have hot water?
yes
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.
In Ma. can you make the tenant pay the water bill?
Yes--as long as that is a part of the rental agreement.
Can a water company file a lien on a property for unpaid water charges?
YES and EVEN shut your water off
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.
What about living expenses in deceased property do you have to pay water trash and gas and electric while house is waiting to get sold?
If you are living in the property, the utilities should be paid by the tenant. They should be paying rent as well.
Why is my water off and how can I get it turned back on?
Your water may be off due to a variety of reasons such as a plumbing issue, maintenance work, or unpaid bills. To get it turned back on, you should contact your water utility company to inquire about the situation and follow their instructions for restoring your water supply.
Is a landlord liable for water damage to a tenant due to leaking water tank in the building?
Yes. Usually.
Why does not having snow lead to pipe bursts?
If water pipes are in a crawl space or in a basement running close to an outside wall, snow can act as an insulator to keep enough heat in the area of the pipes. However, if you happen to have water pipes that are exposed in this way, they should be wrapped in heat tapes to prevent freezing. If you're new to this building or new to a cold weather region, you should know that it can very often be below freezing without snowing. You should have pipes checked to see if a previous owner or tenant had heat tapes that may no longer work.
If a water heater breaks in an apartment is the renter responsible for damage caused to the apartment floors or ceiling of the apartment below?
Speculatively speaking, it is likely that the following is true: If the water heater is provided by the LL then the landlrod is responsible for damages. If the water heater is owned by the tenant then the tenant is responsible for damages.
