Up/Down Duplex with 1 washer/dryer - Splitting Utilities?
Hi Everyone, I'm hoping someone can help out on this unique situation. I currently have a duplex under contract here in Saint Paul and I'm trying to get my ducks in a row before closing. The duplex has 1 washer and dryer in a common basement area. The washer is metered (hot water heater + electricity) with the floor 1 tenants, the gas dryer is metered with the floor 2 tenants. Can I legally have them pay their own utilities with this current setup?
I've heard a lot of different answers ranging from yes, you just notify them in the lease, or yes, according to Statute 504B.215 you can, to no, you need a common area meter. I've also quoted putting in a new set of washer/dryer unit so that each side has it's own, but that's not cheap. So confused! Thank you in advance!