Sewage bill in NJ

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Anonymous Apr 4, 2012 Landlord Tenant 8 views 3 answers

My lanlord is trying to get me to pay for sewage regional and local. Is this possible?

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Richard S KaserReal Estate AttorneyWilliamstown, NJ

Richard S KaserReal Estate AttorneyWilliamstown, NJ · Jun 15, 2026

That depends on what you are renting. If you are renting a unit that is individually metered for water and sewer then yes the landlord can charge rent plus utilities. However, if you already have a signed lease and that is not in the lease then the landlord cannot charge it until after the lease expires and he properly terminates that lease and offers you a new lease with the utilities charge in it. I see that you live in Camden County, NJ. that county does have a local and county water and sewer utility authority and property owners must pay both.

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Vivek Suri

Vivek Suri · Jun 15, 2026

Is this for a commercial or residential premises? What does your lease say? Without reviewing the lease it is difficult to answer your question.

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James Schroeder

James Schroeder · Jun 15, 2026

If this is a residential lease that states you are responsible for sewer specifically or utilities in general then you likely will have to pay. You can call the Municipal Utilities Authority or the Camden County Utilities Authority and confirm the amount owed. If you go to court on the matter be prepared to have enough money to pay the sewer bill and all arrears or you may face eviction.

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