I heard its illeagal to charge tenant for sewer and water bill?
2006-07-17 04:21:58 · 9 answers · asked by cycleman2273 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
It depends on the city in which the rental is located. In my city, if there are separate meters, each tenant can be charged for their individual usage and sewer fees. If there is one common meter, charges for water and sewage may not be divided among units, thus the land owner pays the water and sewage. Obviously, it is then equally divided among the tenants and is included as a part of the monthly rental rate.
2006-07-17 04:36:43 · answer #1 · answered by eskie lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's all based on what's in the lease. If the lease states you are responsibvle for it, and you signed the lease, then you are responsible. Some leases will specify that the landlord will pay those utilities. If it's in the lease and you signed it, the landlord can NOT then turn around and ask you to pay that.
I rent and I DO have to pay water and sewer. It's in my lease that it is my responsibility.
2006-07-17 04:26:17 · answer #2 · answered by andbeanermakes8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is up the what is in contract. If water and sewer is not mentioned then they got to pay it not you.
OHH if there is not contract like alot around here then you decide what they pay for lol. If they do not want to pay then they move.
2006-07-17 04:27:09 · answer #3 · answered by jjnsao 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The lease does not control, necessarily, if the zoning code says otherwise. In many states the landlord pays regardless what the lease says. Check with your towns building/zoning/board of health department.
2006-07-17 07:09:40 · answer #4 · answered by dderat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to read and understand your rental agreement contract. Everything you are required to pay or do regarding the lease should be written in plain language.
2006-07-17 04:28:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are responible for your own utilities unless it states in your rental agreement that the Landlord will take care of it.
2006-07-17 04:30:12 · answer #6 · answered by shastawoman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can go either way, but it should be set out in a WRITTEN rental agreement.
2006-07-17 04:27:22 · answer #7 · answered by Puzzler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be specified in the contract if you are NOT responsible.
2006-07-17 04:26:27 · answer #8 · answered by zero 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not if its not stated in the contract
2006-07-17 04:24:57 · answer #9 · answered by miss giggles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋