Should Utilities Be in the Landlord or Tenant's Name
My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: CA
Hi, I am wondering if there is any legal requirement about whether utilities should be in the landlord or the tenant's name. Is this something that is up to the agreement between the landlord and the tenant, as long as it's clearly outlined in the lease? What about utilities like trash and water which are tied to the property and not easily switched to the tenant's name?
Re: Should Utilities Be in the Landlord or Tenant's Name
It's between the landlord and tenant. If in the tenant's name, whenever possible the landlord will want the utility company (or companies) involved to know that it's a rental such that he's informed if the utilities are cut off by the tenant or turned off for nonpayment. If you don't want a particular service to be in the tenant's name, make an appropriate arrangement with your tenant in relation to whether that will be included in the rent or, if not, what will be paid, how and when.