Hi I’m navigating a new space of renting and lease agreements for my daughter. She is living into her first place. We had a realtor who was supposed to help with all of this (to make it easier on us) and I find we are just getting the brush off.
My daughter (& friends ) signed the lease, which included a clause for her to have to pay the water heater rental. Which we missed, and is on us. So the landlord wants the $49.99 included in the rental payment once a month, as he’s not transferring the rental agreement into the kids names. We’ve found multiple companies with much less expensive offers for a similar size water heater. Landlord says no, has to be his rental or they have to pay to break the rental agreement.
If they have to pay for the water heater, shouldn’t they have the right to get the best deal possible? Rather then pay (without billing or their name on it) whatever the landlord says the bill is?
I’m old, and haven’t done rental stuff in a hot minute, so maybe I just am not understanding the new rules. Any help much appreciated.
Edit: Thanks everyone for your help. I (and the kids!) will do a better job of reading and understanding the lease in the future. I honestly had no idea that a vital piece of equipment in the home could be considered an extra fee and be included as a “utility”. Wasn’t something that even crossed my mind to ask about.
Appreciate the education on the issue.