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Regular monthly and periodic payments for basic utility services provided to the property, including electricity, water, municipal property tax (arnona), gas, and internet.
By law and standard practice, the tenant pays routine ongoing maintenance expenses: water bills, electricity bills, gas (piped or bottled), municipal property tax (arnona, unless agreed otherwise), and any internet and phone lines registered in the tenant's name. The landlord covers building maintenance charges (va'ad bayit / management fees), property owner taxes, and structural building repairs.
Landlords are required to transfer utility accounts into the tenant's name within 7 days of the start of the tenancy or permit the tenant to complete the transfer directly. If a landlord fails to transfer the accounts and debts accumulate, the landlord may be held liable for late fees, and the tenant may deduct those sums from future rent payments.
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Related terms
Rent
The monthly fee a tenant pays the landlord for the right to live in the property, separate from ongoing utility payments (electricity, water, municipal property tax).
Utility Account Transfer
The process of moving billing responsibility for utilities (water, electricity, gas, and municipal arnona taxes) from the landlord to the tenant at the start of a lease.
Rental Agreement
A contract between a landlord and tenant detailing lease terms, contract duration, rent amount, and the obligations of each party.
The information in this glossary is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. In the event of a dispute or a specific legal question, consult an attorney specializing in tenancy law.