landlord charging for ”excessive” use of utilities
I have a month to month agreement in a duplex with 6
tenents. In my agreement, the utilities I am not
responsible for are water and trash. For one month the
water bill was substantially high. The landlord is
charging for the difference from what an average
monthly use would be. This doesn’t seem fair and I’m
questioning the legality. I’m also afraid that if I don’t
comply, the rent will be raised.
Re: landlord charging for ”excessive” use of utilities
The landlord has to inform you in writing of a change in your lease terms and at least 30 days in advance.
Chris Johnson
Christopher B. Johnson, Attorney at Law
790 East Colorado Boulevard, Ninth Floor
Pasadena, CA 91101
Re: landlord charging for ”excessive” use of utilities
Without looking at any written agreement you may have it sounds as if your landlord is violating the agreement with you. However, your concerns about rent increases and possibly eviction proceedings are possible reprocussions if you fail to pay the increase in the water bill. It’s called a free market economy. Since you are not burdened with a long term lease you are potentially subject to kind of violation of the agreement with the landlord.
Victor Hobbs
Victor E. Hobbs
23161 Tulip Street
El Toro, CA 92630-4534