First time renters in Calgary, what do I need to do to get all of my utilities setup?
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GET THE PHONE BOOK & LOOK UP YOUR LOCAL DEPARTMENT OF WATER & POWER AKA DWP HAVE YOUR ID & SOCIAL SECURTY # READY OR YOU CAN CALL 411 & ASK FOR WHAT I INDICATED ABOVE DWP GL ON YOUR NEW CRIB
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All you need to do is add the power requirements of all the equipment you will use, not forgetting things such as lighting, air conditioning, extractors, fans, drinks or food dispensers, water or any other heaters, office equipment (computers, fax machines, copiers etc.) \n\nThen speak to you electricity supply company and discuss it with them.
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It is very important to understand that in most leases of this type you are responsible for just about everything in the space. This includes air conditioning. The owner is responsible to provide a roof, walls, floor, building code compliance, power from the pole to the electrical box, and water from the meter to the main valve after the meter. Everything else is yours to repair. Be sure to have a full inspection done of the systems involved. Be sure utilities are in your name and not shared with other stores. If it is shared, be sure that the calculation for your space is accurate.\n\nThere is also the possibility of what is called an escallation charge. This has a base year for owner expenses for the property that can be billed back to the tenants each year. They look at the base year costs, (usually the year you lease) and compare it to present costs and allot the difference equally between the tenants based on square footage.\n\nContact several commercial property leasing companies. The best would be to have an agent act for you in this manner in order to be sure all of your rights are protected. I strongly recommend this since this is your first experience.
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there is an apartment complex im temple hills off southern avenue called oxon terrace or oxon park they are 625 a month all utilities included which is not that expensive also ther are some in forestville called regency 1 they are like 6 hundred something a month but you pay electric i know some more caus ei just moved and i neede cheap too
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Check with the city's Energy Office (might have a different name but every city has a similar agency). They can offer short-term assitance to folks who can't pay their energy bills.  That will at least keep the lights on.\n\nAs far as the previous landlord, there is not much you can do.  His defense will be that you could have simply overpaid your monthly electric bill to avoid getting caught short; in fact, the electric company where I live actually recommends doing that, if you get to your third month with an estimated reading. Since he's not the landlord any more, you can't really go back in time and force him to let the utility companies have access to the meters. And technically it's not his fault for your getting behind in the bills because your bill states if it is an estimated or actual reading; it's common knowledge that estimated readings are always too low and months of them could take a bite out of your pocket; and you were always welcome to overpay the bills.
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You could but you would need an address in scotland that a utility bill had been sent to plus a house contract.
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Contact housing authority in your city and they can send you all the paperwork for you.  I have done this and this time they can tell you what you need to do to be sure you pass their inspections and such.
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Yes.  Landlord associations within your city have every document you need.  Look for Landlord/Tenant under the government pages and if unable to locate there, call your local chamber of commerce and ask and they'll start directing you....may take a few calls, good luck.
589821
You can furnish your own place or have them furnish it in it most countries.  You can have pets as well.  I believe you still have to pay the utility bill.
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Go to the local homeless shelter and they will set you up with all the info you need. Not to mention some food, clothing, and probably a hot shower.
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This is very serious for you. Here is how I interpret the situation. I am taking all the information you gave in your question:\n\n1) one building\n\n2) one electric meter\n \n3) five tenants\n\n4) tenant # 1 lease agreement says the electric is included in rent payment.\n\n5) tenant #2 lease agreement says the electric is divided equally by the five tenants.\n\n6) tenant # 3 (which is you) lease agreement says you will pay 65% of the electric. \n\nYou don't say anything about the other 2 apartments. They must be vacant?\n\nNone of you have received a bill or note from the landlord in at least three months.(Jan. Feb. Mar.). You ask repeatedly and no response from the landlord. THEN you are presented a bill of $2647.00, which you are expected to pay within five days from the date you received it.\n\nYou then called the utility company and they said the bill for $2647.00 was for the entire, total building. You need a copy of the bill showing the specific addresses.\n\nIf I have all this straight it sounds to me like your landlord does not have a clue as to what he does. I will assume all of you have your copy of the leases stating what you signed and agreed to pay, right? Again, if I am correct, you have three choices here.\n1) Go to the landlord and state exactly what you did in your letter above. Ask if he thinks this is a fair deal and why did he do this to you?\n\n2) If you and the other two tenants have the signed leases you really have it made. Here's how: #1 is safe. Take the bill and divide it by five. #2 pays his portion. Since the bill is divided by the five tenants it must be assumed the other four (according to #2s lease) will pay in equal parts the remaining balance of the bill. It is not your fault #1 has his electric included in the rent. It is not your fault that there are two vacant units. SOOOOOOOOOOOO, Divide the$2647.00 by 5 = $529.40 per unit. Right? Now, you do your part and pay 65% of  $529.40= $344.11.  Makes sense, huh?\n\n3) This is the last one, get an attorney.\n\nActually I like my #2 the best. Think about that. I cannot believe I have spent all this time on one answer. I was really angry at the damn landlord. You had better let us know what happens.(me, at least)     MUCH LUCK!!!!
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Talk to the post office about a mailing address. Talk to the power company (probably an elec coop) about cost for electric service (they usually run a certain amount of line free and you pay for the rest), get some quotes on a septic system from contractors who install such systems. They will run the perk test as a part of the cost. The septic system will probably cost $2,000 to $6,000. The water line you will probably have to run from the road yourself. \n\nA lot of times you can get rough estimates over the phone from good contractors.
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Look at a LOT of apartments before you decide. Factor in utilities when planning your budget-- some apartments include them, some don't. Make sure your roommate(s) all sign the lease too, so if one backs out, you're not stuck holding the bag. Ask the landlord about their policy on joint and separate liability--- it's basically who do they come after if there are multiple names on the lease and one person stops paying.\n\nDrive through the neighborhoods at different times of the day and night to see what they're like. Your chosen neighborhood may be really nice during the day and a little sketchy at night, or maybe it's near a church and you didn't know it so you're shocked that all the parking spaces are full for blocks on a Sunday afternoon.\n\nWhen you move, don't bring stuff just for the sake of bringing stuff.  Meaning... don't bring all the mismatched and chipped dinner plates from your mom's house just so you can have plates. Buy a small number of decent items instead of scavenging from friends and relatives, if you don't already have all the items you need. A first apartment can turn into a junk-shop pretty fast because you're so desparate to furnish it. It's better to only have a few water glasses than to have a cabinet full of hand-me-down mismatched junk!
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Sounds good to me.  Very proficient.  You have had all inspection and no variance was needed.  The only thing I can think is the uitility hook ups.  The pre-constructed house will have all the hook up but can services such as cable, electric, gas, telephone,etc.  I am sure.  Now, it's just time for them to come and assemble.
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To get an accurate number, you will need to call the local utility.  Be prepared to answer the question on if you mena the city only, the metro area, or the province.  Also aske for the average per person and you can probably figure it yourself.
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Its a very simple solution but 99.99% of people never take the time to do this. I was in the military for 20+yrs, Learned the hard way ounce and paid for it.\n\nGet a cheap camera and take pictures of the place before you move or as your moving in. Heck, nowdays they have video cams that are even better, a photo or video is worth more than a thousand words! This will help or hurt cause the proof is in the photos, where there is or not damages.\n\nOften cigarette burns on the carpet, stains, rutcuts into the carpet in the bedroom from wear and tear. Water damage under the sink from previous situatuion can be documented as not yours, ceilen damage spots or even holes on the walls that have been patched. Established urine stains from previous animals(cats or dogs) even where the apts doesn't allow animals.\n\nRemember that most places have good will but the bottom line is the cost to refurbish the apt for the next renter, so clean before you move out, that's always a plus, even have the manager come inspect before the move. They might be able to say this and that needs to be done or we have to pay to have it done and will go againist your deposit. \n\nI have 15 houses that I rent on long term leases and I do that to each unit, and have made it a point to record and save till the next move, then record after they move incase we have to discuss less than the deposit. I always evaluate the house, did they even try to clean, is the rubish out, the bathroom cleaned, kitchen stove,frigerater cleaned. Remember someone has to do the clean and make ready and obviously be paid for it, so it comes from your deposit. Most will deduct 30% of deposit just cause for wear and tear and expected cost to clean, alot will return all if no damages but the unit is left clean and can get rented with few problems.\n\nAsk yourself, would you move into the apt ~~right now as is, and if your answer is no, then take time to make it so. I'm not talking about painting the walls and shampoo the carpet, just simple cleaning can go a long ways. I'm a land lord of sorts and after you leave I'm almost sure never to see you again so why such I listen to you, I'll take your deposit without regard when I open the door and see trash and whatever, you didn't even vacum or take the trash out. Might be nice for you to at least wipe the glass windows if you have the time, effort brings about good will.\n\nMost all cities have departments to deal with renter disputes, maybe the local BBB has it, most places need your good word of mouth  to keep going. I have a waiting list for my houses, never empty for 15 days, that's what it takes me to prepare for the next renter, my video cam at the ready. I have even made copies for the new renter if they request it(hahahhaha) its a great practice for both. I want you to rent from me again if you decide to come back one day, I will remember the trash and crap you left behind.\n\nThose verticle blinds, hardly an issue of cost but just think of the piture of them, it could have establish its worth of condition on move in day. If in disbute could warrent the deteration from common use due to where they were and how often they were walked through, heck you might of been able to replace them with some from Walmart and saved you alot of monies?\n\nGolden rule : Photos,,,photos,,,photos,,, and even better is a video cam of the apartment condition on move in day!
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I am assuming you live in Texas... you need to switch to Relient. That's what I have and they have MUCH better rates. Unlike TXU, they will actually work with you. Also, if you don't wanna switch companies, keep your ACs down to a minimum and keep a lot of fans going. Turn of lights in rooms that are not being used. Hopefully that'll help! Had my electricity turned off back in 03' because TXU wouldn't work with me so I switched to Relient and haven't had ANY problems. Also your city might be able to help because they know that the elderly and people with small children cannot afford the bills and will not accept a very hot house and the possibility of something happening. Hope this helps!!!!