WHO PAYS FOR THE UTILITIES? - It depends on the property. The key is whether or not the meter, whether it be for gas, water, or power, handles more than one unit. If that particular utility meter does handle more than one unit then the owner pays for that particular utility. In single family homes, condos, or townhome's, which are all individually metered, then the tenant will always pay for their own utilities. The only exception is where the Homeowners Association pays for trash and in some older buildings that were converted from apartments or fourplexes, then possibly some of the other utilities might be master metered per building as well.

Here is the excerpt from the Lease Agreement as it pertains to utilities:

UTILITIES
LESSEE is to pay when due all utilities and other charges in connection with LESSEES individual rented premises except for the following which are to be paid by LESSOR ________________________________________________ LESSEES responsibility for these utilities begins at the commencement of this agreement. LESSEE shall sign the appropriate documentation with the utility companies which will notify the Property Manager of any LESSEE delinquency with the utility companies. LESSEE agrees to leave utilities on for five (5) working days after vacating.

**This clause is subject to change without notice. Be sure and read your lease agreement and understand it in its entirety. 

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