Rita Rosa G.
Tenants refusing to pay utilities in full
Hello BP members,
Need advice on what to do with tenants who are refusing to pay utilities in full. I own a duplex, the upstairs unit is being rented by a married couple and the downstairs tenants moved out by July 1...
JOAN DICKIE
FYI for Wisconsin Landlords
This is from the Wisconsin Realtors Association.
Recent Legislation A Victory for Wisconsin Landlords
For years, the WRA has supported legislation to limit a landlord’s exposure for unpaid municipal wat...
Brandon Smith
How to Charge for Utilities
Hi all,
I am renting out two rooms in my home and wondering how to split the utilities. The easiest way seems to be a flat $100 fee for both tenants per month. The other way, would be to split the utilities...
Billy Blough
New investor near Johnstown Pennsylvania
New member here from Johnstown Pa. Could use a little guidance in managing utility bills for my single family rental. The water/sewage is required to be in the owners name. How do i collect payment on this? Should...
Joe Boggin
Utility company lien follow property?
The property owner of a house that I may purchase has an agreement to pay utility charges for electric bill that has amassed over time. Does the backed bill that is in agreement with the property owner attach to the p...
Dave Poirier
Turning off utilities on a tenant
Hello All,
If the utilities are seperate from the rent and the tenant has not switched it over as they stated they did(what, a tenant that didn't tell the truth?) - am I legally allowed to have it turned off?
I have a...
Drew Denham
New tenant hasn't transfered utilities yet..... help!
HI all,
My new tenant hasn't transferred the utilities in her name yet and its been about 2 weeks.
I've asked repeatedly and she said she’s tried but there has been a death in the family. I told her by this Tuesday ...
Christy Jones
Tenant didn't report running toilets
I am new to being a landlord and want some advice here. I got a water bill that is normally around $65 a month that was $400 this month for a rental property. When I sent my property management group to look at the me...
Nelson Del Castillo
Splitting utilities when you don't have a separate meter
I have a 2 family house, the first floor unit along with the garage and basement lights, are all on one meter. Previously the first floor apartment was rented to college students so I would pay for all utilities... We...
Robert Hernandez
Turning on utilities following an eviction?
So I just evicted a tenant and the water company is asking for proof of eviction before they turn on the utility. Old tenant did not pay water bill and tempered with the meter. So they need proof of eviction.The tenan...