2007-03-27 08:41:06 · 8 answers · asked by Natalia C 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
What does your lease say?
Landlord probably can because if you don't pay utilities property could be damaged by freezing pipes, etc. and landlord has right to protect his/her property.
2007-03-27 08:45:12 · answer #1 · answered by rjrmpk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do not pay the electric or heating bill then yes I would think so. It is hard to live and keep a home clean without electric and hot water. Without heat the pipes could freeze causing the landlord big money. I guess it would depend on how the lack of utilities will affect the condition of the rental unit.
2007-03-27 15:58:57 · answer #2 · answered by ebosgramma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your lease. This is your number one source for information. if your lease does not specify that you CAN be evicted for non payment of utilities, then go online and search for the landlord/tenant laws of your state.
2007-03-27 15:48:15 · answer #3 · answered by mysticgraystar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, probably. Colorado has some of the strongest pro-landlord/anti-tenant laws around.
2007-03-27 16:16:24 · answer #4 · answered by Middleclassandnotquiet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if the utilities is paid to the landlord. Mostly they can't do anything though.
2007-03-27 15:44:46 · answer #5 · answered by jdecorse25 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the lease. You are probably responsible for taking care of the house and that is probably in the lease. However, you might want contact the nearest legal aid office if you wish to contest this in court.
2007-03-27 15:44:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it states in your lease that you must have all utilities on then yes.
2007-03-27 15:45:17 · answer #7 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for sure.
2007-03-27 15:47:12 · answer #8 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋