Find out where you can see what utilities are included in your rent vs. what you are responsible to pay separately.
When reviewing properties for rent, a few rules of thumb can generally be followed regarding utilities. Please note that this can vary depending on the property in reference.
Typically, single-family homes will require a tenant to pay for all utilities and lawn care, multi-family homes will require the tenant to pay for gas and/or electricity, and in lofts, duplexes, villas, or condos, utilities will vary depending on the circumstance.
What utilities am I responsible for?
Not only are the utilities you will pay for spelled out in your lease agreement, but our property management team will reach out to you to let you know what you are responsible for paying. These may include electric, gas, grass, water, sewer, or trash. We do not mandate cable, internet, or security/alarm.
You are responsible for paying the utilities listed in your lease agreement or on the rental property listing.
Before you move in, we will confirm these utilities with you so everything is clear, but as always, it is very important that you defer to your lease for all matters regarding your residency. The lease can always be found on your tenant portal, AppFolio.
How do I transfer services?
When the property management team has relayed what utilities you are responsible for, you will need to transfer those utilities into your name to receive a bill.
You could transfer services the old-fashion way by looking up providers, picking up the phone, and making a phone call. Or, if you're a part of our Resident Benefits Program, you could utilize our convenient one-call scheduling option on our utility concierge site!