UTILITY TRANSFER & METER READING CHECKLIST 2026

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--- PRE-TRANSFER DOCUMENTATION REVIEW ---
[ ] Lease Commencement/Termination Date
[ ] Property Type (Single-Family Residential, Multi-Family/Apartment, Commercial, Industrial)
[ ] Tenant/Owner Full Name
[ ] Upload Signed Lease Agreement
[ ] Utilities Included in Lease (Electricity, Water/Sewer, Gas, Trash/Recycling, Internet/Cable)
[ ] Reviewer Notes & Discrepancies

--- METER READING & VERIFICATION ---
[ ] Date of Reading
[ ] Time of Reading
[ ] Electric Meter Reading (kWh)
[ ] Water Meter Reading (Gallons/Units)
[ ] Gas Meter Reading (CCF/Therm)
[ ] Meter Condition Status (Normal, Damaged, Tampered/Obstructed)
[ ] Photo Evidence of Meter Display
[ ] Technician/Inspector Signature

--- UTILITY ACCOUNT ACTIVATION & DEACTIVATION ---
[ ] Action Type (Activation (New Tenant), Deactivation (Move-out/Owner Transfer), Transfer of Responsibility)
[ ] Utility Provider Name
[ ] Account Number
[ ] Effective Service Date
[ ] Utility Services Involved (Electricity, Water, Natural Gas, Sewage, Trash/Waste, Internet/Cable)
[ ] Confirmation Letter or Email Proof
[ ] Property Manager Verification

--- WATER & SEWER SERVICE AUDIT ---
[ ] Meter Reading Date
[ ] Current Water Meter Reading
[ ] Current Sewer Meter Reading
[ ] Meter Condition Status (Good, Damaged, Tampered, Obscured/Inaccessible)
[ ] Photo of Water Meter Display
[ ] Visible Leaks or Anomalies Noted
[ ] Inspector Verification

--- ELECTRICAL & GAS SAFETY INSPECTION ---
[ ] Inspection Date
[ ] Meter/Service Panel Location
[ ] Gas Meter Visual Condition (Good, Corroded, Damaged, Requires Immediate Repair)
[ ] Electrical Panel Integrity (Secure, Exposed Wiring Detected, Evidence of Overheating)
[ ] Gas Meter Reading (Current)
[ ] Electric Meter Reading (Current)
[ ] Safety Observation Notes
[ ] Photo Evidence of Meter & Panel
[ ] Inspector Signature

--- TRASH, RECYCLING, & WASTE MANAGEMENT SETUP ---
[ ] Service Provider Name (Waste Management, Republic Services, Local Municipal Services, Other)
[ ] Number of Trash Bins
[ ] Waste Types Included (General Trash, Recycling, Organic/Compost, Bulk Item Pickup)
[ ] Service Start/Transfer Date
[ ] Service Agreement/Contract
[ ] Pickup Schedule Notes

--- FINANCIAL RECONCILIATION & BILLING UPDATE ---
[ ] Billing Cycle Effective Date
[ ] New Account Number
[ ] Utility Service Type (Electricity, Water/Sewer, Natural Gas, Waste Management)
[ ] Security Deposit Amount
[ ] Utility Transfer Confirmation Receipt
[ ] Property Manager Final Approval

--- POST-TRANSFER CONFIRMATION & RECORD KEEPING ---
[ ] Transfer Completion Date
[ ] Confirmation Reference Number
[ ] Services Successfully Updated (Electricity, Water/Sewer, Gas, Trash/Recycling, Internet/Cable)
[ ] Utility Confirmation Receipt
[ ] Property Manager Verification

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