If utilities are paid by consumption:

• You pay based on actual usage, according to the bills (electricity, gas, water, etc.).

• The landlord informs you of the amounts and can provide copies of the bills or a calculation.

• You then pay these utility amounts to the landlord in addition to your rent.

It is strongly recommended that you and the landlord:

• record the starting meter readings (electricity, gas, water) at move-in, and

• record the final meter readings at move-out.

This protects both sides and makes it clear what was consumed during your stay.