Charging For Unused Spaces

Summary

In california, landlords cannot charge tenants for electricity usage of unoccupied spaces. Contact a local tenant rights organization for assistance.

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Were I live there are * spaces and each of us have our own meter. But there's only * spaces being lived in. The landlord which also owns the property reads the meters and then he puts down how many kilowatts times my spaces there is which is * and charges us that way with our electric bill is that illegal
What state do you live in, ****? Laws regarding landlord-tenant relationships and utility billing vary by location.
California
What city in California do you live in, ****? In California, landlords can only charge tenants for actual electricity usage. They cannot charge for unused spaces.
So what he is doing is illegal?
Yes, in California, it's illegal for landlords to charge for electricity usage of unoccupied spaces. You may want to contact a local tenant rights organization for further assistance.
Thank you you've been a great help
You're welcome, ****! If you're in Los Angeles, you can contact the Los Angeles Tenants Union at (*) *-* for further assistance.
I'm actually in El cajon California. Do you have a phone number for that area
Sure, you can contact the Legal Aid Society of San Diego at (*) *-*. They can provide further assistance regarding your issue in El Cajon, California.
Okay thank you very much
You're welcome, ****! Don't hesitate to reach out if you need more help. Good luck with your situation.
Thank you and I will
You're welcome, ****! Remember, the Legal Aid Society of San Diego is there to help. Don't hesitate to call them at (*) *-*.
I'm actually going to call right now
That's great, ****! They should be able to provide you with the necessary guidance. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need further assistance.
Ok
That's a good step, ****. Do you have any other legal concerns you'd like to discuss?
None that I can think of at this moment
That's perfectly fine, ****. Feel free to reach out anytime if you have any legal questions in the future.
Thank you and I will have a great day
You're welcome, ****! Don't hesitate to contact us if you need any more legal assistance. Have a great day!