Are utilities included?

Post date: Sep 02, 2011 4:52:25 PM

Yes, provided they are not overused. If any utility bill has a dollar figure that is 10+% higher than in the same billing cycle of the previous year, you will be expected to cover 50% of the difference. The following are a few examples of previous bills:

• • Electricity (Toronto Hydro), July 2011: $161.28; March 2010: $196.61

  • Heating Gas (Enbridge), July 2011: $51.93; Aug 2009: $66.76; Mar 2010: $223.67;

  • Water (City of Toronto), Nov 2009 (May-Sept): $287.90

In short, you will only be responsible for part of any potential increase in costs, the end result being likely very small. We do this in order to encourage conservation and a judicious use of resources: