THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2007
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2411 Cedarwood Avenue, pay for utilities such as trash and water, but other complexes require tenants to pay for trash, water, electricity and gas. Additionally, residents must pay for internet, cable and telephone connections if they choose these optional services. When calling, residents should say that they wish to have the utilities transferred to their name and should be prepared to provide their new address as well as the move-in date.
It is also important not to wait until the day or two before moving to call utility companies. Cindy Haff, customer service supervisor for Lawrence Utility Billing, said customers needed to transfer service as early as possible because the company was unable to guarantee the chosen date to start service.
She recommends contacting the utility companies at least thirty days in advance and said transferring service online was the preferred method and was less time-consuming than doing so by phone
"Usually August first gets filled up by the middle of June," she said.
At Crosswinds Apartments, 2130 Silicon Ave. tenants are responsible for all utilities. Residents typically pay about $100 a month for water, trash, electricity and gas in a two-bedroom apartment, provided
they don't use a washer and dryer. The management of Cedarwood Apartments, which pays for water and trash, estimates the cost is about the same for their tenants as well. Additionally, some companies may require a security deposit up front. The city of Lawrence, for example, requires a fortydollar deposit for trash and water service.
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