2006-06-27 05:24:19 · 9 answers · asked by diane4534 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
That depends. I need a little more info. Are they common area lights? Does anyone else benefit from them? Usually the answer is no he can't.
2006-06-27 05:28:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't believe that the laws would vary on this one from state to state. If the lights are in a common area (shared by other tenants), he can not make you pay for them.
If you are renting a house, you need to pay for everything electric on the property that is solely for your use.
2006-06-27 12:31:51 · answer #2 · answered by FozzieBear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he does, he should reimburse you for a percentage of the electric bill!
There are some houses in my development that are responsible for the lamp posts, but the owners get reimbursed out of the homeowners association money.
2006-06-27 12:28:37 · answer #3 · answered by Lee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the qualifications of the landlord and your local city ordinances. He might have to hire an electrician.
2006-06-27 12:29:16 · answer #4 · answered by Christopher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to know what is currently hooked to your electrical box turn off your main breaker. If they turn off when you do you are paying for them.
Warning your might have to reprogram your VCR/ DVD player or TV after wards.
You probably should also turn off your computer first.
2006-06-27 12:35:39 · answer #5 · answered by georgephysics13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would depend on your local building codes. In my town,he can. Some other towns I know that he can't..Does that help??
2006-06-27 12:30:41 · answer #6 · answered by Jcontrols 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no.only the power can
2006-06-27 12:27:53 · answer #7 · answered by idontkno 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ahhh...no... not ...definitely not unless they are paying the whole bill.
2006-06-27 12:28:27 · answer #8 · answered by smilingmick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is illegal in NC
2006-06-27 12:28:36 · answer #9 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋