Getting utilities in your name before move-in day means lights on and Wi-Fi working when you arrive.
Steps
- Ask the landlord which utilities you pay and which companies serve the building
- Call or go online to start electricity and gas service
- Book internet installation early; appointments fill up
- Ask about deposits, which may be waived with good credit
- Note account numbers and start dates
General information, not legal advice. Renting laws vary by state and city. Fresh Start Corner isn't paid by any landlord, agent or company.