All Forum Posts by: Shaquetta Chittams

@Deanna McCormick Let me make sure I understand. If a tenant is in jeopardy of having their service shut off I would be notified, the service would be reverted to me; however, the bill would be their responsibility?

Hmmmmm @Deanna McCormick that could work but my initial concern was there would be no electricity in the common areas if that unit is vacant, but I suppose if it is we can just pay the bill until a new tenant comes. 

I'm sure its cheaper to do that than to have a new meter installed and having a seperate bill. I think you may have helped me figure this out. 

What if that tenant is behind on their electric bill? Could that jeopardize the electricity of the common areas? Can I put that as a stipulation in the lease? 

@Deanna McCormick Thats what I thought. Our multi unit only had two meters; however, it was built as a multi-unit. It appears I have to go through zoning to get approval for the additional meter to be installed in order to run electricity properly in the common areas. Right now the common areas are plugged into one of the units. 

Thanks @Deanna McCormick I guess my other question is how do owners of multi-units approach this? Our house was built as a two unit property and as far as I know has only had two meters. 

Is there anyone in Baltimore County, MD that has experience with getting a public service meter? My electrician is separating the boxes for two units, but we learned we may need a third meter to run the common areas. 

is there anyone who has experience with this? 

@Account Closed Thanks! 

Could someone recommend their favorite licensed plumber in the Baltimore area? 

@Chad Rainwater Subscribed. 

@Chad Rainwater This checklist is very helpful. Thanks! 

@Julie Marquez So it's not us...we're fine everything is good to go, but the underwriter won't accept the comps the appraiser found and we just learned the seller used single family homes to determine the price.