When did it turn to that renters had to pay for water bill?

Question

I haven't rented a apt. for a couple years but last time I did they did't require you to pay this bill.

Answer 1

This depends on the individual lease agreement. Also, I have to imagine it would depend on the city even because I know the laws of sewers etc payments have greatly changed recently in my city, and the price more than doubled. So, I think in general more landlords are requiring some portion to be paid. You could probably find an apartment without having to pay it though.

Answer 2

Liability for costs of water service is not covered under law, but under the terms of your lease agreement. Apartments are rented in many fashions, with landlord paying all of these costs, some of these costs, or NONE of these costs. This is a question you should have asked before you agreed to rent this particular facility.

Answer 3

I think it depends on the individual lease...I own 2 apartments...I pay the water bill for 1 apartment as it is small and only 1 person lives there...The other apartment is responsible for their own water usage, as it is 2 adults and 4 children renting...And they like to wash their cars, do alot of laundry, fill small wading pools, and lotsa baths! However, I pay the sewer charges for both apartments

Answer 4

It just depends on the apartment owners! Most just have a lump sum bill for all tenants and include it in the price of the bill. But there are some (especially common with townhomes) that choose to have the tenant responsible. Its all up to them! Dang it!! lol

Answer 5

It is up to the landlord which utilities, if any, he/she will pay for. Most Apartment complexes pay for things like water/ sewer and garbage removal, but if it is an individual unit, the landlord can require the tenant to pay all of the utilities.

Answer 6

Normally you don't, how ever the landlord has the right to put it in the renters agreement if they so desire .