Free Utility Transfer Letter – Fillable PDF Form | Move-In/Move-Out Utilities

Free Utility Transfer Letter

Transfer Utilities at Move-In & Move-Out

⚡ Avoid Service Gaps • Prevent Billing Disputes • Works in All 50 States

⚠️ Utility Transfer Mistakes Cost Hundreds

Landlords get stuck with tenant’s final utility bills more often than you think. Tenant moves out, utilities stay in landlord’s name, water runs for a month = $300+ bill. Or worse: services get disconnected between tenants, pipes freeze, $15,000 in burst pipe damage.

This letter documents utility transfer responsibility and dates. It proves tenant agreed to transfer utilities by specific date, protecting you from surprise bills.

Letter Type

Property & Party Information

Date by which utilities must be transferred (typically move-in/move-out date)

Utilities to Transfer

💡 What Should Tenant Pay? Typically tenants pay: electric, gas, cable/internet, phone. Landlords typically pay: water/sewer (if multi-unit), trash (if bundled), HOA fees. Check your local norms and lease terms.

Select Utilities to Transfer:

Transfer Instructions & Responsibilities

⚠️ Important Responsibilities

  • Tenant responsibilities: Contact all utility providers listed above by deadline date. Set up accounts in tenant’s name. Pay all deposits required. Maintain service throughout tenancy.
  • Landlord responsibilities: Provide necessary account information. Transfer back to landlord name after tenant moves out. Ensure no service gaps that could damage property.
  • Billing responsibility: Tenant is responsible for all utility charges from transfer date until services are transferred back to landlord or new tenant.

Acknowledgment

Tenant acknowledges receipt of this utility transfer letter and agrees to transfer all listed utilities into tenant’s name by the deadline specified. Tenant understands that failure to transfer utilities may result in service disconnection, property damage, or continued billing to landlord with charges passed through to tenant.

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