• MNByChoice@midwest.social
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    3 days ago

    they had no way of knowing who was using what

    I think u/MyMindIsLikeAnOcean’s point was that the landlord would change things if the cost got high enough. For example, water usage of $10K per month would prompt the landlord to get those meters added.

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      3 days ago

      For example, water usage of $10K per month would prompt the landlord to get those meters added.

      Our more likely, raise everyone’s rent to cover the excessive water use.

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        19 hours ago

        I have heard of both happening. At some point though, an individual building’s rent can only go so high.