Utility Company Accounts set up for separate gas and electric bills.
Utility Separations - separate utilities for each tenant.
 
Ask the Experts about:
The
cost of separating each of the utilities. The property codes that apply, and legal aspects of the landlord's concerns. Commercial tenant
expansion limitations. "The House Meter". Locations and accessibility. Separate ductwork problems.
Locations for the circuit
breaker panels. The energy saving benefits of splitting up power between tenants.
Thermostat locations. The combined costs of Construction, Mechanicals, Electricals
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It is common on many bills to see a “customer charge” that
is a constant each month, regardless of how much electricity is used. Think of that as a membership fee. A facility is charged that
amount as long as it is connected to the utility, even if it uses no electricity in a given month. Under “usage,” find the
monthly energy consumption in kwh, either as a lump number or possibly broken out during different parts of the day, such as on-peak or
off-peak. The tariff defines the hours for each. Another line item in the usage column might show demand in kw. If so, that is the
highest rate of electric use in that month, usually averaged over a 15- or 30-minute period but never instantaneous. This is typically
called the “peak demand” for that month. These two components — energy and demand — are the basic parts of most
commercial electric bills. Tariffs will show how much a facility is charged for on-peak and off-peak use in dollars per kwh and how much
it is charged for peak demand in dollars per kw. The charges might vary with the amount of electricity used, with a basic block of
power, such as the first 1,000 kwh being charged at one rate and all other kwh being charged at a lower rate. This is often called
a “descending block” rate. Most electric rates also vary between seasons, so don’t be surprised if the average rate
calculated from bills changes during the year. PECO Energy Delaware County, Montgomery County, Philadelphia, PA
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control alternating current power factor and reduce the cost of electric bills. AC power entering a property is pulsed at 60 time
per second (or 60 hertz). These devices store the electricity between the cycles and supplies the load during the lull period. This technology is in use
in large property with large motors. It is also know as "capacitor banks" and "power factor correction". |
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Landlords' duties to repair rental property and to give tenants notice before
entering. To avoid problems with tenants, you should make repairs to rental units as soon
as you can. Major problems, such as a plumbing or heating problem, should be handled within 24 hours. But before entering rented
premises to make needed repairs, you must provide advance notice to the tenant (usually 24 hours). Without advance notice, in most
states a landlord or property manager may enter rented premises only in an emergency, such as a fire or serious water leak.
Landlords' Maintenance Responsibilities Under most state and local laws,
you must offer and maintain housing that satisfies basic habitability requirements, such as adequate weatherproofing, available heat,
water and electricity, and clean, sanitary, and structurally safe premises. Local building or housing codes typically set specific
standards, such as the minimum requirements for light, ventilation, and electrical wiring. Many cities require the installation of
smoke detectors in residential units and specify security measures involving locks and keys. Your local building or housing authority,
and health or fire department, can provide information on local housing codes (and penalties for violations).
Electric Shocks - Wiring
Is the wiring in good condition? Look out for any fraying or if it looks particularly old. Are there enough plug sockets
for your needs or would you be running
the risk of overloading the
existing sockets? Dodgy Plugs?
Check that the plugs don't
overheat when switched on or
don't have yellowy stains.
Working Lights? Switch on all
overhead lighting to check that
it works. Appliances Working? If
appliances such as a fridge
freezer or oven are included,
check that they work.
Electricity and Gas
Properly Checked?
By law, all
landlords have to carry out
annual gas safety inspections
with a CORGI registered engineer
and provide tenants with a copy
of the Gas Safety Certificate.
Gas Attack? Gas appliances can
carry the risk of carbon
monoxide - test for this by
ensuring that flames burn yellow
or orange rather than blue, and
look out yellow or brown stains
on or around appliances. Some
landlords provide carbon
monoxide detectors but this
isn't (yet) a legal requirement.
A fixed wiring cert is needed
for all properties to be let to
4 or more people. Below this,
there is no obligation for
wiring tests. Any appliances
provided by landlords should
have a current PAT Test sticker
on the plugs or a cert in the
property file.
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Company Accounts set up for separate gas and electric bills in areas
surrounding Delaware County and all around Philadelphia, PA. Utility Separations - separate utilities for each tenant. |
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