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I will be making a new lease for new tenants. Can I add additional $30.00 in addition to rent in a NYC Lease for "water charge" for 2 people. This is estimated based on 2 people in each apartment and half of the bill comes out to about $30.00 monthly even though I get bill every 3 months of about $180.00. I only have one meter therefore can't give exact. What is the law regarding this. thanks for your help

If you are going to add the water bill to the amount in the lease just add it as an increases rent price. Think of it like when a place has tax included in the price of a product. It is a rounded figure that includes everything with out having to have an exact amount.

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