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James Denon
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  • Westbrook, CT
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Landlord paying oil heat for one unit

James Denon
  • Investor
  • Westbrook, CT
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I have a small unit I am trying to fill an 3br 800sqft unit in Springfield Massachusetts.

People walk away from it because of the size and oil heat.

I cant do much about the size but I am thinking of asking for $1200 (it is currently listed for $1000) to include the oil heat in the rent.

For that size apartment, I cant imagine the yearly heating oil bill exceeding $2400. Hot water is electric and it will still be tenant responsibility.

Do you guys think this is a good idea? I know a lot of landlords pay heat and hot water.

Any horror stories of tenant leaving the window open in the middle of february?

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