Questions

Who pays the electric bill for the AC?

Short answer§ 27-2030

Your lease has to say. Leases and renewals offered on or after March 1, 2028 must state who pays the electricity for cooling.

  • In the leaseLeases and renewals offered on or after March 1, 2028 must say who pays the electricity costs of the cooling system, and include the City notice.
  • Owner controlled central systemsThe law defines these as central systems where the owner pays for the electricity and sets the temperature.
  • Running costsThe City's minimum equipment rules must be designed to limit what tenants pay to run the units.