Jacksonville Beach, FL asked in Landlord - Tenant for Florida

Q: I recently move last year in my new place, my landlord told me that i didn't have to pay water andand i only need to pay

I recently move last year in my new place, my landlord told me that i didn't have to pay water andand i only need to pay electricity. I went to JEA to get my lights turn on thet gave me a slip acknowledging that i did just that. A year later we have a new landlord, who ask me how do i pay the water bill, i said water bill. the landlord told me that i didn't have to pay the water bill, only electricity he said he would have to look into it. But can i be sued for not paying the water bill for a yeaR? If so what can i do to prove my claim?

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Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
Answered
  • Deltona, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Read the lease. What does it say about the water bill?

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