If you live in Rockingham County, you need to contact one of the following:
Dominion Power - (888) 667-3000
Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative - (540) 879-2551
Both of these companies participate in UDAP, so members
may have their service deposits waived by submitting, in person,
a valid UDAP contract. Contact the specific utility company
directly for further details and instructions.
Water and Sewer
City of Harrisonburg -
Water and Sewer Operation Center
2155 Beery Road
Harrisonburg,VA 22801
(540) 434-6783
A deposit is required and is refundable at the end of a oneyear
period or on termination of residence, provided all bills
have been paid in full and on time. Because Harrisonburg’s
Water and Sewer Operation Center participates in UDAP,
members may have their service deposits waived by submitting,
in person, a valid UDAP contract. A nominal connection fee
will appear on the first bill.
Gas
Columbia Gas Services of Virginia
P.O. Box 830005
Baltimore, MD 21283
(800) 543-8911
Service connections are handled through the main office
located in Richmond. Because Columbia Gas participates in
UDAP, members may have their deposit waived, up to $200, by
submitting a valid UDAP contract. If the required deposit
exceeds the $200 limit, the student is responsible for paying the
remaining amount. If you need to contact this utility, please use
the toll-free number to make arrangements for service connection.
Non-UDAP Utilities
You will need to consider telephone, cable and internet
service, none of which is covered by UDAP contract.
Costs and deposits vary depending on which companies
you choose.We have brochures from some of the companies at
the OCL office. The Harrisonburg telephone directory is
another resource you can use.
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Things You Should Know as a Tenant
Tenants entering into any rental agreement should make a
concerted effort to learn about their legal responsibilities and
become familiar with the protection granted to them under the
law. The following information is not a substitute for legal
advice but is provided as a guide for reasonable expectations of
landlords, building managers and tenants.
Landlord Responsibilities
According to the Virginia Residential Landlord and
Tenant Act (2002), a landlord must:
- Make all repairs and do whatever is necessary to
maintain a dwelling in fit and habitable condition.
- Supply running water and reasonable amounts of hot
water at all times, air conditioning (where installed)
and reasonable heat in season.
- Maintain in good and safe working order all electrical,
heating, plumbing, sanitation, ventilation, air
conditioning, and other facilities and appliances
supplied, or required to be supplied by the landlord.
- Keep all common areas clean and in a structurally
safe condition, and provide and maintain appropriate
waste receptacles in common areas shared by two
or more rental units
- Comply with the requirements of applicable building,
housing, health and fire codes.
Tenant Responsibilities
According to the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant
Act (2002), a tenant has the obligation to:
- Maintain a clean and safe dwelling.
- Conduct themselves and require any individuals on
the premises with the tenant’s consent to conduct
themselves in a manner that does not violate the
peace and enjoyment of the neighbors.
- Not deliberately destroy or damage any part of the
dwelling or allow any other person to do so, whether
known by the tenant or not.
- Abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the
landlord in the rental agreement.
- Use in a reasonable manner all utilities, facilities and appliances.
- Keep all fixtures as clean as their condition permits.
- Regularly remove all garbage and waste and dispose
of them in the appropriate facilities.
- Keep the part of the premises occupied and used by
the tenant in a clean and safe condition.
- Comply with all applicable housing and fire codes.
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