[mfc]

In a rental situation... who should normally pay the government rate and management fee charges?

[sunniefaith]

Originally Posted by mfc

In a rental situation... who should normally pay the government rate and management fee charges?

My landlord pays for it

[discobay]

I pay the rent and rates - as a landlord.

[dougp]

It varies - if the ad says the rent is "inclusive" that means the landlord pays. If it's "exclusive", that means you pay.

[mfc]

Originally Posted by dougp

It varies - if the ad says the rent is "inclusive" that means the landlord pays. If it's "exclusive", that means you pay.

Thats what I thought... but I've seen ads that said inclusive then had a line for the above fees....

[elle]

Government rates are supposed to be paid by the landlord. As for managment fees, they are not always included. Make sure to have it written down in the lease agreement.

[marcuslai]

as to who "normally" pays, its without a doubt the landlord.

if any rates are outstanding to the government, or fees to the management office, neither would have your name on their file, only the landlord's. i doubt they would have a claim against you.

[esears2004]

It is the landlord