Can a landlord make a tenant pay utility bills?

When the utility bills are registered under the landlord’s name (not the tenants)… Yes, guilty! I know, I know, I should bear some of the responsibility! I should have been more diligent and checked for myself that they had transferred the accounts to their name. Lesson learned. That won’t happen again.

Who is responsible for paying bills in a rental property?

Landlords and tenants are both responsible for paying bills. Under the Residential Tenancies Act tenants are responsible for all charges that can be exclusively attributed to their use while occupying the premises. This includes charges for utilities, electricity, gas and water charges.

Can a landlord refuse to pay a water bill?

A landlord must permit the tenant for at least 21 days to settle the water usage bills. A tenant should not pay the water usage bills if the owner refuses to ask for payment from the tenant within 3 months of issuance of the water usage bills by the suppliers.

Who is responsible for water bill in between tenancies?

The landlord is responsible for any water meter readings in between tenancies. Usually, the water account is in the landlord’s name. They must pay for the water charges and then seek reimbursement from the tenant. A 14-day notice to remedy can be served if tenants don’t pay their bill on time.

Which is the best online payment service for landlords?

Avail offers landlords two pricing plans. Its Unlimited Plan is completely free for landlords to manage an unlimited number of units and includes free online rent payments for landlords. In this plan, tenants pay $2.50 per bank transfer, and there is a 3.5% processing fee for credit card payments.

What kind of bills do I have to pay as a renter?

Meanwhile, if you rent a house, you may be required to pay for yard maintenance, or a lawn care service. It’s important to know exactly what you are expected to pay as a renter. But more than that, you should have a good idea what all your bills will cost you each month.

Why do I need to pay my rent online?

Collecting rent online is an easier way to ensure tenants pay on time. It also saves landlords the hassle of waiting for checks or chasing tenants to collect cash. Online rent payment services allow landlords to send tenants reminders ahead of the rent due date.

Do you have to pay bills to your landlord?

From that point on, you will need to be sure to pay any bills that don’t go through your landlord, directly to their respective utility providers. In most cases, you can pay these online, but you may choose to mail a check or pay over the phone each month; whatever options they provide.