Flat-rate or metered utilities in a rental? (when each one wins)
Flat-rate or metered utility billing for your rental? A comparison with a worked example: when a fixed monthly flat rate pays off, when metered billing wins, and what to put in the lease.
Read more →Deposit deductions done right: what you can and can't keep (template) | RentTab
What can you lawfully deduct from a deposit, and what can't you? Normal wear vs. damage, the settlement steps, and a copyable deposit-settlement template for landlords.
Read more →Reading a meter from a photo: which digits count? (checklist) | RentTab
How to read and photograph a meter dispute-free: which digits matter (water, gas, electricity), how to shoot it right — with a checklist for landlords.
Read more →Move-in / move-out inventory template for rentals (handover protocol)
Move-in and move-out handover (inventory) template for landlords: what to record, meter readings, condition photos. A copyable template for a dispute-free handover.
Read more →Rental utilities: who pays what? (water, gas, electricity, service charge)
In a rental, who pays the utilities and the service charge? A line-by-line split for water, gas, electricity and service charge — the usual default and what to put in the contract.
Read more →Rental deposit A-Z: how much, when it's returned, what you can deduct
How much deposit to ask for, when and how it's returned, and what you can lawfully deduct. A practical guide for landlords, with how to avoid deposit disputes.
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