Utilities & Services

Do these actions in order

1. ACTION 1Make a list: electricity, gas if used, water, sewer, trash, internet. Next to each, write “included”, “I arrange it”, or “ask”. Included means covered by the agreed housing charge, subject to its terms.
   I’m stuck — help with this action

   Your next small step

   Make a list: electricity, gas if used, water, sewer, trash, internet. Next to each, write “included”, “I arrange it”, or “ask”. Included means covered by the agreed housing charge, subject to its terms.

   Get ready

   Contact the leasing office, residence-hall office, seller’s representative, or person managing the home.

   • The full address, including apartment number, and confirmed key-pickup date.
   • The housing agreement or written list of included services.
   • A contact method and calendar for appointments.

   Make it manageable

   1. Find the office, website, document, or person named above.
   2. Work on this one action. If it needs a response, write down who you contacted and when.
   3. Check the result below before checking off the action. Pause and ask if a requirement is unclear.

   What finished looks like

   You have a responsibility list with no unexplained service.

   Words explained

   “Requirement” means something you must provide or do. “Deadline” means the last date or time to complete it. “Follow up” means checking what happens next after your first contact.

   What you can say

   Which services do I open in my name?

   Choose a call or message script

   Where to get more help

   If the website rejects the address, ask the property office for the exact service address and contact the provider. If a deposit or bill is unaffordable, ask the provider about available assistance or payment arrangements before agreeing; eligibility and availability vary.

   Continue with your monthly money plan · Add the confirmed service charges to your regular bills.

   Arrange your moving dates · Coordinate service starts and stops with actual access dates.

2. ACTION 2Ask whether you choose a provider or must use a particular local supplier. In a shared house, agree who owns each account and how others reimburse them.
   I’m stuck — help with this action

   Your next small step

   Ask whether you choose a provider or must use a particular local supplier. In a shared house, agree who owns each account and how others reimburse them.

   Get ready

   Contact the leasing office, residence-hall office, seller’s representative, or person managing the home.

   • The full address, including apartment number, and confirmed key-pickup date.
   • The housing agreement or written list of included services.
   • A contact method and calendar for appointments.

   Make it manageable

   1. Find the office, website, document, or person named above.
   2. Work on this one action. If it needs a response, write down who you contacted and when.
   3. Check the result below before checking off the action. Pause and ask if a requirement is unclear.

   What finished looks like

   You have a responsibility list with no unexplained service.

   Words explained

   “Requirement” means something you must provide or do. “Deadline” means the last date or time to complete it. “Follow up” means checking what happens next after your first contact.

   What you can say

   Which services do I open in my name?

   Choose a call or message script

   Where to get more help

   If the website rejects the address, ask the property office for the exact service address and contact the provider. If a deposit or bill is unaffordable, ask the provider about available assistance or payment arrangements before agreeing; eligibility and availability vary.

   Continue with your monthly money plan · Add the confirmed service charges to your regular bills.

   Arrange your moving dates · Coordinate service starts and stops with actual access dates.

3. ACTION 3Keep the written answer. Do not order a service just because you receive a sales advertisement after moving.
   I’m stuck — help with this action

   Your next small step

   Keep the written answer. Do not order a service just because you receive a sales advertisement after moving.

   Get ready

   Contact the leasing office, residence-hall office, seller’s representative, or person managing the home.

   • The full address, including apartment number, and confirmed key-pickup date.
   • The housing agreement or written list of included services.
   • A contact method and calendar for appointments.

   Make it manageable

   1. Find the office, website, document, or person named above.
   2. Work on this one action. If it needs a response, write down who you contacted and when.
   3. Check the result below before checking off the action. Pause and ask if a requirement is unclear.

   What finished looks like

   You have a responsibility list with no unexplained service.

   Words explained

   “Requirement” means something you must provide or do. “Deadline” means the last date or time to complete it. “Follow up” means checking what happens next after your first contact.

   What you can say

   Which services do I open in my name?

   Choose a call or message script

   Where to get more help

   If the website rejects the address, ask the property office for the exact service address and contact the provider. If a deposit or bill is unaffordable, ask the provider about available assistance or payment arrangements before agreeing; eligibility and availability vary.

   Continue with your monthly money plan · Add the confirmed service charges to your regular bills.

   Arrange your moving dates · Coordinate service starts and stops with actual access dates.

You are ready to move on whenYou have a responsibility list with no unexplained service.