Full question:
Can the property maintenance company Bill me for Water and garbage for the whole year if they forgot to bill me right before I moving out?
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Subcategory: Lease Termination
- Date:
- State: New Hampshire
Answer:
The ability of a property maintenance company to bill you for water and garbage after you move out depends on the lease terms regarding utility payments. In New Hampshire, landlords have thirty days to deduct amounts owed under the lease from your security deposit and return any remaining balance. If they do not do this, you may have a defense of waiver.
According to New Hampshire law (RSA 540-A:7), landlords must return security deposits within thirty days after the tenancy ends, along with any interest due. They can deduct costs for damages beyond normal wear and tear, but they must provide a written, itemized list of these damages and evidence of repairs. If you owe unpaid rent or other lawful charges, the landlord may deduct these from your security deposit as well, again providing a detailed list of claims.
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