Dayton, OH asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Ohio

Q: I was told DPL had to be put I’n my name so I did I have been in place for 8 months and always thought my bill so way

To high found out this month when bill came $930 for one month that I have been paying for the entire unit 3 apartments (2rented out) and an active business in the large garage that sits behind unit (mechanics garage). What steps should I take to get my money back DP&L says there is nothing they can do

O since it’s in my name even though I don’t own property

1 Lawyer Answer
Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
Answered
  • Landlord Tenant Lawyer
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: You'll have to resolve this with landlord if there is only one electric meter for the entire property and all the tenants. Landlord should be requiring each tenant to pay its fair share of the electric, or put in additional meters. Check with the local building department if it is a violation for landlord to have only one meter for multiple tenants. Send a written notice to landlord of the problem, and if landlord does not resolve it, start paying your rent into escrow with your local court, which will have a hearing for landlord to come in and explain what is being done to fix the problem. Check the local court web site for the rent escrow problem. You can also use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney to communicate with landlord to resolve it.

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