Sewer Utility billing question

[Jackie Liu]

Hello BP members, So I have a property in Camby, Indiana where sewer is managed by the Tri-County Conservancy District which is billed separately (flat $64 per month) and can't be transferred into the Tenant's. I was wondering if anyone here have a clause they use to bill the tenant the sewer utility as some form of additional rent.

[Nathan Gesner]

This is my clause. It includes space to spell out specifically what the tenant is responsible for. Pass-through utilities are those that get billed to the landlord, and we pass the charge on to the tenant.

UTILITIES. Unless otherwise stated in this Agreement, Tenant shall establish their own utility accounts, effective no later than the lease start date, pay all utility charges, and maintain accounts in good standing. Tenant agrees to pay any “pass-through” utilities within 15 days of notification. If Tenant fails to establish a utility account, becomes delinquent, or is disconnected for any reason during the term of this Agreement, Agent shall charge Tenant for the actual cost of utility use plus a $25 Administrative Fee for each invoice processed by Agent. Tenant shall be responsible for any property damage caused by failing to maintain utilities or report utility problems in a timely manner.

Tenant Utilities: ______________________________________________________________
Pass-through Utilities: _________________________________________________________
Utilities included with rent: ____________________________________________________
Propane: If applicable, Tenant shall return the propane tank level to at least _______% upon termination.