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Michele Shima
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Yard sprinklers in rental property

Michele Shima
  • Honolulu, HI
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My rental property has sprinklers in the yard yet tenant will be responsible for paying for water.  I'm looking for suggestions, guidance; how do I word this in a lease agreement?

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Quote from @Michele Shima:

My rental property has sprinklers in the yard yet tenant will be responsible for paying for water.  I'm looking for suggestions, guidance; how do I word this in a lease agreement?


Your lease should be very specific about which utilities are included with rent and which ones the tenant pays for. Here's an example:

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Thank you, @Nathan Gesner!

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