water bill increases - Landlord Forum thread

water bill increases by MH (OHIO) on June 11, 2012 @22:21

I am an Landlord.
My lease shows rent including water, trash and sewer to be $460 per month.
Tenant has been increasing water usage.
I gave an addendum with lowering the rent down to $400 per month and letting tenant pay his own water, trash and sewer.
Is this addendum OK to use, to change ammend lease agreement?
Thanks So Much

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Re: water bill increases by Bryan (Ia) on June 12, 2012 @00:52	[ Reply ]

If both the LL and T agree and sign, of course you can amend the lease.

Re: water bill increases by Kathy (WI) on June 12, 2012 @16:34	[ Reply ]

If you are month to month, you can give the normal notice time of a 'change to terms of tenancy'. First though, inspect the plumbing for leaks or improperly functioning toilets. If something needs repair, fixing it might reduce water usage.

Re: water bill increases by Micah on June 13, 2012 @14:53	[ Reply ]

Are there new toilets in the place (low-flow)? I switched out the toilets in my building and saw my water bill cut in 1/2! Within 4 months all 4 toilets had paid for themselves in savings from the water bill.

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