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Tenant's Obligation for Generator Expenses

Question

He has a unit that he rents out, and his apartment is connected to a generator. Can he charge the tenant for the ongoing electricity expenses incurred by the generator connection?

Answer

The ongoing expenses must be paid, but the initial connection to the generator does not need to be paid if it was agreed upon in advance.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat, Siman 314

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