Utilities and Appliances Clause Samples
The 'Utilities and Appliances' clause defines the responsibilities of the parties regarding the provision, maintenance, and payment for utilities and appliances within a property. Typically, this clause specifies which utilities (such as water, electricity, gas, and internet) are included in the agreement and who is responsible for their costs, as well as clarifying which appliances (like refrigerators, stoves, or washers) are provided and maintained by the property owner or tenant. Its core practical function is to prevent disputes by clearly allocating responsibility for utility services and appliance upkeep, ensuring both parties understand their obligations.
Utilities and Appliances. (1) The owner must provide all utilities needed to comply with the HQS.
(2) The owner is not responsible for a breach of the HQS caused by the tenant’s failure to:
(a) Pay for any utilities that are to be paid by the tenant.
(b) Provide and maintain any appliances that are to be provided by the tenant.
Utilities and Appliances. (a) Homes for Good will supply the utilities indicated by below as part of the rent for the premises: Electricity Natural Gas Water Sewer Trash Collection
(b) The Resident will be responsible for establishing and maintaining the following utilities, indicated by below, and must provide verification that service has been established in the Resident’s name prior to executing this lease: Electricity Natural Gas Water Sewer Trash Collection Resident is also required to operate and maintain utility service in such a way as to prevent damage to the unit caused by (including, but not limited to): freezing of water pipes, or growth of mold or mildew due to insufficient heat or ventilation in the unit.
(c) Homes for Good will not be liable for any failure of utility service beyond its control.
(d) Homes for Good will provide a cooking range/oven, and a refrigerator. If the dwelling unit is equipped with a washer/dryer connection, the Resident may install a Resident-provided washer or dryer without prior permission. Other major electrical appliances (e.g. air conditioner, freezer, etc.) may be installed and operated only with Homes for Good’s prior, written approval.
(e) If Resident resides in a development where Homes for Good does not supply electricity, natural gas, water, sewer, or trash collection, a utility allowance for Resident-paid utilities shall be established based upon the size and type of dwelling unit. If the utility allowance exceeds the Total Tenant Payment (TTP), Homes for Good will pay to the utility service provider a utility reimbursement for the Resident’s household equal to the amount the utility allowance exceeds the TTP each month. Homes for Good may change the amount of the utility allowance during the term of the lease, and shall give the Resident 60 days’ written notice of the revised amount. If the Resident's actual utility bill exceeds the utility reimbursement, the Resident shall be responsible for paying the excess charges to the utility service provider. If this applies to you, Homes for Good shall pay to the utility provider $[HOMES FOR GOOD utility payment amount]. Utility reimbursement each month. This amount will be pro-rated for the move-in and move-out months.
(f) The Resident agrees not to waste Homes for Good-supplied utilities and to comply with any applicable law, regulation, or guideline of any governmental entity regulating utilities or fuels. The Resident also agrees to abide by any local ordinance or Community Rules res...
Utilities and Appliances. The owner shall provide or pay for the utilities and appliances indicated below by an “O”. The tenant shall provide or pay for the utilities and appliances indicated below by a “T”. Unless otherwise specified below, the owner shall pay for all utilities and appliances provided by the owner. Item Specify fuel type Provided by Paid by Heating Natural gas Bottle gas Oil or Electric Coal or Other Cooking Natural gas Bottle gas Oil or Electric Coal or Other Water Heating Natural gas Bottle gas Oil or Electric Coal or Other Other Electric Water Sewer Trash Collection Air Conditioning N/A Refrigerator N/A Range/Microwave N/A Other (specify) Print or Type Name of PHA Print or Type Name of Owner Signature Signature Print or Type Name and Title of Signatory Print or Type Name and Title of Signatory Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Name Address (street, city, State, Zip) Office of Public and Indian Housing
Utilities and Appliances. The lease and the HAP contract must specify what utilities and appliances are to be supplied by the owner, and what utilities and appliances are to be supplied by the tenant. Fill in section 8 to show who is responsible to provide or pay for utilities and appliances.
Utilities and Appliances a) The following utilities are furnished by the CHA, as checked below: Heat 🗌 Hot Water �� Cold Water 🗌 Electricity 🗌 Gas 🗌
b) The following utilities are paid for by the Resident, as checked below: Heat 🗌 Hot Water 🗌 Cold Water 🗌 Electricity 🗌 Gas 🗌
c) The following appliances are supplied by the Resident with prior CHA approval, as checked below: Stove 🗌 Refrigerator 🗌 Other 🗌 Describe:
Utilities and Appliances. PHA supplied utilities are indicated by an (X) below; PHA provides the indicated utility as part of the rent for the premises: ( ) Electricity ( ) Natural Gas ( ) Heating Fuel ( ) Water ( ) Sewer ( ) Trash Collection
Utilities and Appliances. The utilities and appliances listed in Column 1 are provided by the Landlord and included in the rent. The utilities and appliances listed in Column 2 below are not included in the rent and are paid separately by the Tenant. UTILITY/APPLIANCE Included in Rent Tenant Paid
Utilities and Appliances. [966.4 (b)(1)]
Utilities and Appliances. The following utilities are furnished by PHA, as checked below: The following utilities are paid for by the Tenant, as checked below: The following appliances are supplied by the Tenant, as checked below:
Utilities and Appliances. [966.4 (b)(1)]
(a) PHA Supplied Utilities: The PHA will supply water, sewer service and trash collection. PHA will not be liable for the failure to supply utility service for any cause whatsoever beyond its control. PHA will provide a cooking range and refrigerator. Other major electrical appliances, air conditioners, freezers, extra refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc., may be installed and operated only with the written approval of PHA. For the St ▇▇▇▇▇ complex monthly service charge will be payable by Tenant for the electricity used in the operation of such appliances, as shown on the Excess Utility Cost Schedule attached to the lease or posted in the Housing Authority office. [966.4 (b)(2)]
(b) Tenant-paid Utilities: If Tenant resides in a development where PHA does not supply electricity and natural gas, an Allowance for Utilities shall be established, appropriate for the size and type of dwelling unit, for utilities Tenant pays directly to the utility supplier. The Total Tenant Payment less the Allowance for Utilities equals Tenant Rent. If the Allowance for Utilities exceeds the Total Tenant Payment, PHA will pay a utility Reimbursement each month. [5.632] PHA may change the Allowance at any time during the term of the lease, and shall give Tenant 60 days written notice of the revised Allowance. A change in Tenant Rent due to allowance change will take effect at the next interim or annual recertification [966.473(c)] Tenant shall be responsible for paying the actual ▇▇▇▇ to the supplier. If Tenant’s actual utility ▇▇▇▇ is LESS than the allowance for Utilities, Tenant shall receive the benefit of such savings.