What utilities should a landlord pay for?

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Ned Carey · Answer

Generally most landlords prefer the tenant pays for all utilities. It is probaly a good idea to get a feel for what is customary in your market.

Nathan Gesner · Answer

The tenant should be made responsible for all the utilities, if possible. When utilities are included, they are far more likely to waste them or ignore problems that will drive up the costs.

Scott Morongell · Answer

@Carlos Leyva depends on what the majority of the other buildings/complexes are doing in your area.

Scott Rogers · Answer

Who pays yours?Unless its a multifamily home with a single meter and common areas who ever resides in the home should be responsible for all utilities. If its a multifamily then the average utility cost should be factored in when determining rents at the start of the lease.  Costs to do business is always factored in to price of goods and services.

Dick Stevens · Answer

Anything that can be billed to them should be billed to them.  If it’s billed to them they must have their own meter though.

Lee Ripma · Answer

In my market the tenants pay for gas and electric I pay for water. I know there are ways to submeter water but on smaller properties this isn't always possible to setup. I'm going to try it on my next one thought!

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