All of the utilities and services listed below are covered by the monthly reimbursement.
Included Utilities
water*
sewer
electricity (lights, heat, hot water, a/c)
softened H20 (temporarily disabled)
natural gas (heat)
Included Contractor Services
digital/hd cable service
cable installation (already set-up)
broadband high-speed internet service
garbage service**
garbage carry-out service^
recycling service
recycling carry-out service^
basic maintenance*** & repairs^^
lawn maintenance
snow removal
land-line installation (already set-up)
*generous maximum limits on housemate and houseguest usage
**additional charge for items left outside the garbage container
^"carry-out service" is the act of moving the garbage container to the curb and back, and recycling in PDS bins from the patio to the curb and back. PDS charges for this service
***daily/weekly maintenance of housemate entry and staircase is housemate's responsibility unless maid service has been contracted
^^if the repair was necessary due to housemate's or their invitee's actions or inactions (negligence), housemate will be responsible for paying the charges