Are you responsible for paying utilites when it does not state it in your lease agreement?
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Are you responsible for paying utilites when it does not state it in your lease agreement?
Asked on September 8, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Tennessee
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
A lease is a contract. A tenant is responsible for paying any costs indicated in the lease--but does not have to pay for anything not in it. The landlord may not add additional costs to the tenant, beyond those in the lease; like any other contract, it can only be changed with the agreement of all parties (tenant and landlord) to it.
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