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Do landlords pay for water?

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0 2024-02-29T10:08:21+00:00

I’ve recently rented a property in Bangalore. So, I can answer this query, “Is landlord responsible for tenant water bill" rel="ugc">Customise Your Rent Agreement Template as Per Your Requirement Via NoBroker Rent Agreement Service

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0 2022-11-29T12:07:55+00:00

Hey,

One of the most important questions to ask potential landlords while looking at properties is ‘who is responsible for the payment of utility bills. I had heard varying answers to this question, so I asked my mother ‘‘do landlords pay for water’">Pay your rent through NoBroker here to get assured cashback  Get a legally valid rent agreement made by experts at NoBroker  Does the tenant pay the water bill?

Usually, water (or water + sewage) bills are included in the list of utility bills to be paid by the tenant. Similar rules apply to the electricity bill, and gas bills. If the rental lease states that the tenant is responsible to pay for all utilities associated with the rental unit, then the water bill is their responsibility. 

To safeguard themselves, landlords often include a clause to their lease that states the security deposit will not be returned until all utility bills are paid in full. Tenants cannot move out before paying all their bills and clearing dues.

Should landlord pay water bill?

There are no rules that state the landlord or the tenant is required to pay the water bill. The decision of who pays the bill is taken by both parties involved. If the lease states that water as a commodity is included in the monthly rent charge, then the water bill is paid by the property owner.

I would advise you to go through your entire rent agreement in fine print. The details will be given there. I hope my answer to ‘do landlords pay for water’ helps you out in the future.

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