Fair resolution for canceling internet included in rent, after 1yr lease ends (Ontario)
I have a nice landlord (LL) and we have been good tenants as well. But now my 1yr lease agreement is over and I want to get my own internet (because LL said the internet went up by $10 and LL got an email about a torrent download).
My lease agreement included the statement:
"The Landlord agrees to pay for the first $200.00 CAD of monthly utilities (including Hydro, Water,Heat/Gas and Internet). The Tenant shall be responsible for and agrees to promptly pay ... the Landlord directly for any and all monthly utilities bill costs over $200.00 CAD for the duration of the lease term and any extensions thereof."
The internet was $40 and will now be $50. I called around and can get my own internet for $50. My utility bills are almost always $100 (overage) over the $200 cap. My rent is $1650/m. LL sends me all the bills.
My proposal is that I pay for my own internet and LL should keep the cap of $200 for the remaining Hydro, Water, Heat. LL expenses remain the same. My expenses become $60 remaining utilities + $50 internet = $110.
Is this fair? Or do you have a better solution?
(BONUS QUESTION: Can LL refuse to allow me to get my own internet? If yes, LL can refuse, then can I say I will only pay $40 for internet for the duration of the tenancy?)
Thanks!
My lease agreement included the statement:
"The Landlord agrees to pay for the first $200.00 CAD of monthly utilities (including Hydro, Water,Heat/Gas and Internet). The Tenant shall be responsible for and agrees to promptly pay ... the Landlord directly for any and all monthly utilities bill costs over $200.00 CAD for the duration of the lease term and any extensions thereof."
The internet was $40 and will now be $50. I called around and can get my own internet for $50. My utility bills are almost always $100 (overage) over the $200 cap. My rent is $1650/m. LL sends me all the bills.
My proposal is that I pay for my own internet and LL should keep the cap of $200 for the remaining Hydro, Water, Heat. LL expenses remain the same. My expenses become $60 remaining utilities + $50 internet = $110.
Is this fair? Or do you have a better solution?
(BONUS QUESTION: Can LL refuse to allow me to get my own internet? If yes, LL can refuse, then can I say I will only pay $40 for internet for the duration of the tenancy?)
Thanks!