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

Q: We have no separate water meters in my building so how can they say they are going to divide the bill between 8 apartmen

I live alone and some have 3 or 4 people living in 1 apartment. I work 3p - 11p so I'm not home much

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

A: The landlord splits up utility costs among tenants as specified in the written leases with the tenants, if water is not included in your rent. If your lease does not require tenant to pay for water, then you have no obligation to pay it. Talk to your landlord about it.

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