Leases vary as to which utilities are included in the rent. If not included in rent will most likely be your biggest expense. Please note that the price of fuel has increased dramatically within the last year. Please see our budget sheet for a breakdown of expenses. Water is almost always the landlord's responsibility when you are renting an apartment and often the tenant's responsibility if you are renting a house.
Tenants are always responsible for telephone service.
As a rule, no deposit is necessary. Telephone services will start within three business days. In 3 to 5 days you will become an UCVoice subscriber. P ECO was Pennsylvania s only energy company until Pennsylvania deregulated it s energy resources two years ago. PECO continues to be a energy resource supplier and is the number one used energy company in the Philadelphia area, but you should know that there are several energy companies you can choose from.