Do we have to pay the entire electric for a separate renter in an efficiency attached to our house?

Do we have to pay the entire electric for a separate renter in an efficiency attached to our house?

We have only 1 electric meter. Our only shared space is the laundry room. In the lease we are supposed to pay all utilities for the whole house and the single person in the efficiency. There are 2 people there now and 3 kids every other weekend. I have called the landlord and the renter numerous times with no results. This has been going on for months and I need help.

Asked on February 21, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Maryland

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