If you can track down the previous tenant and back bill them for their utility usage do so, but you are probably out of luck unless you still have some of their security deposit.If the utility typically does not hold the owner responsible, then discuss the matter with the utility and see if there is some room for negotiation on the matter.

Hopefully he can't prove a big spike in water us usage during your rehab.

The idea being to help you find comps you might otherwise miss using the traditional approach, but with any comp engine you should carefully review each comp and eliminate those that are inappropriate using your local knowledge.

It is true that utility usage is about 25 to 30% higher when the landlord pays for it and includes it in the rent. 

All utilities that can cause a lien against a property should be paid for buy the LL, and be considered a hard cost used to calculate the rental rate for the property.Sewers are typically a fixed price, or they are calculated by the water usage.

The amount of gain allocated to the primary residence usage will be tax free up to the $250/$500,000 limit.

In Atlanta, even if something is zoned for duplex, if the 3rd unit has been in usage then it's grand fathered.

You may find different results for your situation.Here are typical guidelines for michigan:Bankruptcy- must be 3 to 4 years from dischargeForeclosure - same as bankruptcycredit Score minimum of 660 but usually above 700To help your credit score, keep your credit cards UNDER 50% usage.

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The utilities remain in our name, but we provide the tenant with a copy of all utility bills so the can track their usage.