Sub-meter Installation
Hello there,
Info:
I am a tenant in Ontario, living in a 1-Bedroom apartment. All-inclusive.
There are about 250 units in the building.
Built in the early 1980s.
Last year, I was using my window mounted a/c's.
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Over this past year, the landlord has installed new HVAC systems in most of the apartments, complete with all the duct work and the device (sorry, forgot name) has been installed in my closet. This will provide both heat and/or cool.
It has not been connected yet, but is close to being finished.
There currently is no sub-meter, but I'm wondering if that's in the works.
I'm trying to get an education about the current rules for 'existing tenants'. Yet, the .pdf file I read was written in 2011, so I think it's a bit old.
1. Does the landlord need permission from me to install a sub-meter in my apartment?
2. Will I have a choice in whether, or not to pay utilities?
3. If I am legally obligated to pay utilities, will I receive a rent reduction? If so, how is that reduction determined?
thanks for any guidance.
Once again, I'm just trying to get a feel for my rights and obligations under the current laws.
Info:
I am a tenant in Ontario, living in a 1-Bedroom apartment. All-inclusive.
There are about 250 units in the building.
Built in the early 1980s.
Last year, I was using my window mounted a/c's.
---
Over this past year, the landlord has installed new HVAC systems in most of the apartments, complete with all the duct work and the device (sorry, forgot name) has been installed in my closet. This will provide both heat and/or cool.
It has not been connected yet, but is close to being finished.
There currently is no sub-meter, but I'm wondering if that's in the works.
I'm trying to get an education about the current rules for 'existing tenants'. Yet, the .pdf file I read was written in 2011, so I think it's a bit old.
1. Does the landlord need permission from me to install a sub-meter in my apartment?
2. Will I have a choice in whether, or not to pay utilities?
3. If I am legally obligated to pay utilities, will I receive a rent reduction? If so, how is that reduction determined?
thanks for any guidance.
Once again, I'm just trying to get a feel for my rights and obligations under the current laws.