{"id":5539,"date":"2024-05-15T11:14:43","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T15:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/reslife\/?page_id=5539"},"modified":"2024-05-15T11:14:43","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T15:14:43","slug":"utilities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/reslife\/https-www-monmouth-edu-reslife-guide-to-off-campus-living-monmouth-county\/utilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Utilities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Now that you have chosen your roommates\/housemates and found the perfect apartment, you may have to set up all your utilities depending on the arrangement you set with your landlord. Utilities can include everything from electricity, water, and waste management, to phone, internet, and cable.<\/p>\n\n\n

Step 1: Start Sooner Rather Than Later<\/h2>\n\n\n

While the process itself is pretty simple, you\u2019ll want to provide enough notice so that everything can be set up smoothly. It is suggested that you contact all of your utility companies a minimum of two weeks in advance of your move-in date to avoid any interruptions in services.<\/p>\n\n\n

Step 2: Start Your New Services<\/h2>\n\n\n

After you\u2019ve closed your existing accounts, you\u2019ll want to start services at your new house or apartment. The easiest way to do this is by calling your realtor or landlord to find which services you need to set up and have them recommend a few companies in the area. Depending on where you live, your landlord could already take care of the heat and hot water bills, so you won\u2019t need to set those up. Typically, you\u2019ll need the below information to set up a new account. If you\u2019re a new customer, some companies may require a security deposit, which will be returned after one year of paying on time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n