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Are Utilities Included in the Rent, Explained

Bay Property Management Group

Rent prices are always changing, and having utilities included might seem like an easy way to keep things simple. But are utilities included in rent? Main Takeaways To know if utilities are included in the rent, your answer is simple: look at your lease (and local laws). Read below to learn more. So, be careful.

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What is a Duplex?: A Guide for Real Estate Beginners

Bay Property Management Group

Separate Utilities: Many times, each unit can have its own utility meters for water, electricity, and gas. Since each unit has separate utilities, tenants are only responsible for paying for their own usage. They give you just slightly more work to juggle than a single-family home, but not as much as a traditional apartment.

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Condo vs Duplex: Which Should You Choose for Investing?

Bay Property Management Group

Pros Lower Purchase Price: Condos usually cost less to buy than single-family homes or duplexes. Over time, it might cost more to manage each unit’s separate utilities and appliances than it would for single-family investments. First, we’ll start with condos.

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Don’t get caught off-guard: Forecasting tips for on-time, on-budget rental property maintenance

Buildium

For example, large apartment buildings often see higher tenant turnover and increased utility usage across multiple units, resulting in more frequent maintenance needs compared to single-family homes. Conversely, energy-efficient utility upgrades could lower anticipated repair costs.

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Who Should Pay Rental Utilities, the Renter or Landlord?

Florida Property Management

Florida rental properties are all different, and landlords are free to decide whether they will pay for the utilities in an investment home or whether their tenants will be responsible for those costs. Residents who rent single-family homes often expect they’ll have to call the electric company and the water company to set up service.

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The Property Manager’s Guide to Rental Property Laundry

Lula

For those of you who manage single-family homes, hang on! If you are able, and do decide to provide rental property laundry equipment within each of your properties (whether single-family homes or individual apartments), you’ll need to address many of the same concerns related to communal laundry rooms.

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HVAC Preventative Maintenance for Single-Family Rental Properties

Lula

In this article, we’ll explore the significant benefits of regular HVAC maintenance for single-family rental properties and provide a few statistics that highlight the impact. The HVAC systems in single-family homes are often used heavily, especially in extreme weather conditions.