31 Oct 2013 3:01 PM:

I started a long term rent  and the Landlord has told  me that the law has changed in Mallorca which means that all the utility bills have to be in the name of the owner of the property and it is not possible for the bills to be transferred into my name as the tenant.

The Owner has told me it is normal practice to pay the owner a certain amount to cover bills and is asking me for 1000 euros up front in the first instance.

I am willing to pay the bills as and when they arrive but it seems very messy to be expected to pay anticipated amounts and not a true figure of what is owed especially with respect to electricity ?

The owner told me it is normal practice for all tenants to pay upfront for bills.

I would appreciate if anyone could advise if this is true?  I  dont want to upset the landlord just want to pay the exact bill as and when they come?

 

 

This message was last edited by SPQ on 31/10/2013.
Thread: Landlord said against law to tranfer bills to tenants name

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