Apartment sub-metering?? Anyone know? - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

AFireInside · 11-29-2007, 03:58 AM

Here's my story, I just moved back to Calgary a couple weeks ago, got a job downtown. I found an apartment, that was pet friendly close to work etc, due to time constraints I didn't have a LOT of choice, but it seemed like a good choice..

Now I just got a notice under my door about a submetering information session. Now I'm guessing this means they are going to be bringing in submetering. Has anyone ever had this? Because my agreement had electricity included and now it seems that I may have to pay electricity, will the landlord lower my rent? I can't really afford any more expenses as my government salary is stretched pretty thin as it is. Myself and my gf won't be home much so I'm not really all that worried about electricity use, just evenings, but are they allowed to put in submetering without lowering rent?

Anyone know anything about this? I'm not sure if I will be able to make it to the submetering info sessions they have scheduled.

Temporary_User · 11-29-2007, 05:35 AM

I've never had an apartment that included elec in the price...
I've found that an apartment will run between $40-50 a month for elec.
Read your lease agreement to see if they can begin sub-metering for you.

AFireInside · 11-29-2007, 06:09 AM

Yes, they are able to start sub-metering me. It states that the landlord can do this at any time. This is basically a rent increase if the cost of rent stays the same, they lose no money, while paying less for utilities.

ken0042 · 11-29-2007, 09:09 AM

Just curious, you mention sub-metering, but does it specifically say you will be sub-billed for electricty now?

They may just want to know how much each person is using- and possibly changing leases as they come up, or even just using the info to see if they want to renew a lease. For example if you have an example like Fotze where his electric usage is 3 times what the average is; they may choose to not renew his lease.

AFireInside · 11-29-2007, 09:16 AM

No, the notice doesn't say anything specific. I'm just making assumptions.. Its an invitation to an information session on submetering.