Aaron Peterson
Keeping up with tenant water bills
The water bills for my Akron, Ohio rentals have to stay in my company’s name and my tenants sign their leases saying that they are responsible but most of them don’t pay it on time and in full. Can I legally put a 3 ...
Benjamin Sussman
Shutting Off Garage Electric If Tenant Isn't Paying
Hi BP community! I know you aren't allowed to shut off utilities in a tenants unit if they are not paying rent. I am wondering if you are able to shut off utilities for a tenants garage if they are not paying their re...
Aubrey Buikema
Tenant not paying rent due to emergency gas shut
Hi there,I have a question regarding how to handle a unique situation. This week, peoples gas shut off the gas to my entire building due to a “gas emergency” (without notifying anyone). I was notified by a tenant that...
Michelle Fay
Tenant stopped paying utilities and company has shut off everything
Tenant stopped paying utilities and the company shut off everything; it has been 2 weeks now and it looks like the tenants aren’t planning on paying the bill anytime soon. They originally claimed that the meter was ac...
Rick Harmon
Water shut off over night in rental do I pay their hotel bill
The water pipe broke outside the house on my side of the meter so I had it fixed. The water has to be shut off for 8 hours because the location is saturated with water and needs extra time. The tenants went to a hot...
Moshe H.
Shutting off the gas
I have a tenant who was supposed to be paying gas (heat & gas stove) but never put the utility in her name. I called them today to shut it off, which they will do Monday.I know that under the law the landlord must...
Jon Blackburn
How to handle utilities mid-eviction
Looking for some non-licensed legal advice for a rookie Ohio landlord! Recently closed on a multi-unit property where one tenant is part way through the eviction process (hopefully wrapping up by the end of September)...
Charlie Moore
I pay for water bill... they are 2000 dollars behind
My tenants are responsible for the water and the water bills It’s our agreement However if they don’t pay itTownship puts LIEN ON ME!! And my property!!!!!! - Can I turn off the water? They are currently 2k behind. Ye...
Vi Ho
Tenants' utilities
Hi, I am new to BP and new to being a landlord. I recently purchased an investment home and I'm planning on renting it out. I am in Philadelphia. Does anyone here know how the utilities arrangement is? The electric, g...
Joe Bell
landlord tenant problems
NYC. what happens if you can not afford to pay the utilities bills because basement tenants are not paying rent.we have a 2 story house + basement. everyone has moved out except the basement tenants. can i simply tell...