Story time. So we had a non-paying tenant whose lease wasn't renewed and refused to leave. We started the eviction process. The PM change the electric utility to the PM's name. Of course the tenant eviction process took awhile and out of spite the tenant intentionally left the lights on. So we were charged about $250 more than usual. Ultimately, I know we have to pay. The PM told us that they would bill back the tenant. We all know they won't ever pay. They owe over $6,000. Do you think that is fair - to be forced to pay for your manager's mistake? Would you work with a PM who did this?

Jordan Laney

Chicago, Illinois

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Is it fair to be charged for a property manager's mistake when they changed utilities too early?

While it's not ideal, property managers often need to keep utilities on for essential reasons, and whether to continue working with them depends on their overall track record.

Sources: JD,Theresa,Adam

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