They have a responsibility to ensure transfer and/or cancellation, just like they would with utilities.

Additionally, I am currently in negotiations for a three unit comercial/retail property using bank and seller financing.... units five, six and seven... checkwhich means that 8 weeks into the year I was already well past the half way point to my goal for the whole year!!!...

I have several commercial loans, they are 5 year fixed at 5%, they adjust every five years to the 5 year treasury note rate(around 2%) + the bank adds 3%.

I'm going to back you up for a minute. 

For example I would like to still advertise my rents to be lets say $600/month but also have that $25 surcharge in the lease for their utilities. 

I did recommend a few other places near by... felt really bad he was having a tough time finding a place last minute.

I was trying to find out if there is a more cost effective way to do so rather than utilizing the local notary at my UPS shop. 

If you include furniture, washer/dryer, and/or utilities in your rent payment, it is easier for the students and they (or their parents) are more than willing to pay the premium. 

She said she called the utility company and they can’t credit her and they advised her to contact the previous owner for credit.

Fast forward my wife and I have new jobs about 45-60 minutes from our current residence.