Hi guys,
I just had some questions about utilities.
This is my first time renting in the city, so I'm not familiar with things like this.
On my lease, I agree to pay for water, hot water and heat(gas/oil) to the landlord, i.e. these utilities are not in my name.
I just got my first water bill, which is a fixed amount charged at the start of every month. I have not even moved in yet to use water, so this surprised me.
Is it allowed to charge a flat rate for a utility like this?
I was also under the impression that if there is a shared meter, utilities can't be charged separately...what can I do if they are being charged separately?
Thanks