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All Forum Posts by: Stacy C. S.

Stacy C. S. has started 2 posts and replied 2 times.

Post: Utilities under my name or tenant's name

Stacy C. S.Posted
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 2
  • Votes 0

Hello! I rented out my house for one year and definitely had a lot of learnings with managing the property on my own.

One of the after-effects of the tenant moving out of the house was that her gas bill was not paid for the entire duration of her lease and since the property is under my name, the bill was forwarded to me once I had the gas turned on again under my name. I now know there is landlord insurance in the city of Philadelphia for scenarios like this.

To make a long story short: Is there a general rule of thumb if the utilities should be under my name and just sent with the monthly rent portal (I was using Cozy back then.) I know when I was a tenant the internet is under my name, not the landlord's. I'm stepping into buying a second home for rental (... first experience scared me and needed a break lol) so I want to do it right this time. Or be more prepared than before! Thanks!


Post: Company to be on call for repairs and maintenance

Stacy C. S.Posted
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 2
  • Votes 0

Hello! Just starting out over here and wondering if there is such a thing as a property management company that just takes care of repairs and maintenance requests from the tenant. Rent collection and tenant screenings I can take care of but I'm not a handywoman and wanted to have that service off-loaded.

Is there such a thing or is it all or nothing? Thank you!