Utilities

Review your utility service responsibilities. Utility service responsibilities differ by location/state.

All States (except DE, MA, NC)
- All Utilities must remain in landlord’s name. Do not transfer utilities into your name.
  - Utilities will be billed to you monthly based on actual monthly usage.
  - Hudson Homes will pay the utility providers directly, then submit an invoice to you monthly via your Resident Portal for the previous month’s utility charges.
  - Please allow 30 to 60 days to receive your first utility invoice.
- If your home uses Heating fuel/oil, Hudson Homes will ensure the tank is filled to a minimum of 2/3 full when you move in.
  - You will be responsible for checking the level of the tank, and refilling it as needed with a local provider.

Per regulatory requirements, and as outlined in your lease agreement, if you live in one of the states below (DE, MA, NC), you are required to activate the following utilities in your name, and set them to begin no later than your move-in date. Failure to activate the required utilities prior to your move-in will result in deactivation of utility services upon move-in.

Delaware (DE)
- Resident is responsible for electricity only. Electricity must be in the resident’s name.
  - If trash is not included with water and sewer, the resident will be responsible for this trash service.
  - Landlord will pay for services directly and will keep invoices on hand. You may request a copy of the landlord-paid invoice at any time by contacting your Property Manager.
- Landlord is responsible for water and sewer and trash if it is included with water and sewer.
Massachusetts (MA)
- Resident is responsible for electricity, gas, oil/propane, and sometimes trash. Required utilities must be in the resident’s name.
  - If trash is not included with water and sewer, the resident will be responsible for this trash service.
  - Landlord will pay for services directly and will keep invoices on hand. You may request a copy of the landlord-paid invoice at any time by contacting your Property Manager.
- Landlord is responsible for water and sewer and trash if it is included with water and sewer.
North Carolina (NC)
- All utilities must be in the resident’s name.

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Pre Move-In Checklist

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Resident Responsibilities

Maintenance Orientation

Moving Into a Home

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