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PJfanRI t1_j2lnknx wrote

Your lease calls out hot water exclusively? I've never heard of a lease saying the landlord covers hot water. Are you sure it doesn't say that it covers water?

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jumpergirl05 OP t1_j2loef9 wrote

Yes, in my lease it has a check next to hot water and next to running water that the landlord pays. But as stated I pay for oil heat which makes the water hot. Also was told landlords in RI are required to provide hot water

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godmode33 t1_j2mi69o wrote

Yeah they def are NOT required to pay for anything. Some offer it in the lease as an incentive or amenity but there is no requirement saying they have to pay any utility. If he offered it in the lease as "hot water included in rent" then he is obligated to pay for the hot water. But to start thinking there is some unspoken blanket rule that every landlord must do this is just not correct.

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Nevvermind183 t1_j2otbtw wrote

Does it say running water or hot water?

Also, you could have electric hot water heater.

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NoellaChel t1_j307cw8 wrote

That is what I was thinking hot water is separate

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cojwa t1_j2nlq0e wrote

The only things landlords are required to pay is for sewage if connected to the sewer line and for domestic cold water. If you wanna heat it up that’s on you to pay.

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fishythepete t1_j2o2w74 wrote

Nope. Landlord is only required to pay if there is no sub-metering.

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