QUESTION
Is a tenant responsible for utilities after the end of the lease?
Asked on Sep 25th, 2015 on Landlord and Tenant Law - California
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My lease ended and the water utility bill continued to be charged to my name. Is this my responsibility or the landlords to regain control of the utility.
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When a lease ends, unless either side states in writing that they will not continue the renting, then a month to month tenancy under the same terms as the prior lease [except for dates of occupancy] is created.
Answered on Sep 29th, 2015 at 4:43 AM
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If the utilities were in your name, then you should have called the various companies and cancelled service.
Answered on Sep 29th, 2015 at 4:43 AM