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If a tenant who is renting knows he is responsible for utility bills and does not pay what can I do?

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If a tenant who is renting knows he/she is responsible for utility bills and doesn't pay, can we take them to court to recover the costs?

Answer:

If there is a valid agreement that the tenant is responsible for paying these yes.

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Landlord negligence occurs when a landlord fails to maintain a rental property in a safe and habitable condition. This includes not addressing repair issues, failing to provide essential services like heat or water, or ignoring safety hazards. If a tenant is harmed due to these oversights, the landlord may be held liable for damages.

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