Any device that would allow a daily "allowance" of an appliance?

[slackerinabox]

My parents asked me and Ihave no clue - they have a washer/dryer in an apartment they'd like to rent but are affraid of it being over used (rent would cover gas/electric). They want to limit use to a fair amount, perhaps 3 times a week. Anyway to do that?

 

[waggy]

uhh no. that is not a good idea.

you can't limit how often a person uses a washer/dryer. if they don't want to pay then do not add it into rent. or have a coin operated.

 

[Cogman]

since this is your own personal washer and dryer, I would say the best way is to have 2 jars and some pennies. Put the amount of pennies you want to be the weekly limit in the one jar and then every time someone uses the machines they put the coin into the other jar. put the coins back in the first jar at the first of the week. That should keep everyone informed about how much the machines are used.

Like waggy said, you don't want a device to kill them on a daily basis, imagine either having your washer dieing in the middle of a load, or not being able to turn the stupid thing on when someone has an accident that needs cleaning.

 

[slackerinabox]

Originally posted by: waggy
uhh no. that is not a good idea.

you can't limit how often a person uses a washer/dryer. if they don't want to pay then do not add it into rent. or have a coin operated.

Good points by all, I'll tell them it's an awful idea and suggest they either charge accordingly or put the washer/dryer in storage.

 

[KK]

I'd hate to be renting from your folks. They sound like they'd be annoying as fvck to deal with. 3 times a week, so thats 1 load of whites, one of colored, and maybe one of delicates. that's just stupid. Of course if they are renting it out to 15 illegal mexicans, then I can see why they would want to limit the use.

 

[slackerinabox]

Originally posted by: KK
I'd hate to be renting from your folks. They sound like they'd be annoying as fvck to deal with. 3 times a weeks, so thats 1 load of whites, one of colored, and maybe one of delicates. that's just stupid. Of course if they are renting it out to 15 illegal mexicans, then I can see why they would want to limit the use.

Calm down, I just made an example. They didn't really say 3 times a week.

My parents are fairly civil/fair landlords.

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212

Originally posted by: KK
I'd hate to be renting from your folks. They sound like they'd be annoying as fvck to deal with. 3 times a weeks, so thats 1 load of whites, one of colored, and maybe one of delicates. that's just stupid. Of course if they are renting it out to 15 illegal mexicans, then I can see why they would want to limit the use.

Calm down, I just made an example. They didn't really say 3 times a week.

My parents are fairly civil/fair landlords.

I disagree.

IF they are even thinking of limiting the amount a person can use the washer/dryer they are NOT fair landlords.

 

[iRONic]

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212

Originally posted by: KK
I'd hate to be renting from your folks. They sound like they'd be annoying as fvck to deal with. 3 times a weeks, so thats 1 load of whites, one of colored, and maybe one of delicates. that's just stupid. Of course if they are renting it out to 15 illegal mexicans, then I can see why they would want to limit the use.

Calm down, I just made an example. They didn't really say 3 times a week.

My parents are fairly civil/fair landlords.

I disagree.

IF they are even thinking of limiting the amount a person can use the washer/dryer they are NOT fair landlords.

Boom!

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: waggy

I disagree.

IF they are even thinking of limiting the amount a person can use the washer/dryer they are NOT fair landlords.

Never stayed in europe, eh?

They're on timers/meters and when you go over a certain amount the electricity is shut off.

 

[slackerinabox]

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212

Originally posted by: KK
I'd hate to be renting from your folks. They sound like they'd be annoying as fvck to deal with. 3 times a weeks, so thats 1 load of whites, one of colored, and maybe one of delicates. that's just stupid. Of course if they are renting it out to 15 illegal mexicans, then I can see why they would want to limit the use.

Calm down, I just made an example. They didn't really say 3 times a week.

My parents are fairly civil/fair landlords.

I disagree.

IF they are even thinking of limiting the amount a person can use the washer/dryer they are NOT fair landlords.

They actually are, they're trying to figure out how to work the total rent - either a lower amount assuming a fair usage (a fair amount they didn't set) or unlimited, with rent high enough to subsidize it.

They're just thinking out loud and asked the question.

Their big fear is that they have tenants like me and my old roommates - we lived in a 6 bedroom duplex and used the a/c, washer, dryer, 24/7. Our average util bill was $1300.

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: waggy

I disagree.

IF they are even thinking of limiting the amount a person can use the washer/dryer they are NOT fair landlords.

Never stayed in europe, eh?

They're on timers/meters and when you go over a certain amount the electricity is shut off.

nope. if its common over there great! its not anywhere i have seen in the US.

if they do not want anyone useing it to much take it out and don't offer it.

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212

Originally posted by: KK
I'd hate to be renting from your folks. They sound like they'd be annoying as fvck to deal with. 3 times a weeks, so thats 1 load of whites, one of colored, and maybe one of delicates. that's just stupid. Of course if they are renting it out to 15 illegal mexicans, then I can see why they would want to limit the use.

Calm down, I just made an example. They didn't really say 3 times a week.

My parents are fairly civil/fair landlords.

I disagree.

IF they are even thinking of limiting the amount a person can use the washer/dryer they are NOT fair landlords.

They actually are, they're trying to figure out how to work the total rent - either a lower amount assuming a fair usage (a fair amount they didn't set) or unlimited, with rent high enough to subsidize it.

They're just thinking out loud and asked the question.

Their big fear is that they have tenants like me and my old roommates - we lived in a 6 bedroom duplex and used the a/c, washer, dryer, 24/7. Our average util bill was $1300.

is the apartment in a house? does it have its own meter (some renting laws require they do).

if its on its own meter make them pay. why take the chance of them having high Utl bills? some people need to do a bunch of laundry (my wife has work clothes, day clothes, Pj's etc, she has nearly a load a day), some like it cooler/hotter then others. hell some like me have 3 computers, a huge laserjet 5si, TV's, etc going.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212
They actually are, they're trying to figure out how to work the total rent - either a lower amount assuming a fair usage (a fair amount they didn't set) or unlimited, with rent high enough to subsidize it.

They're just thinking out loud and asked the question.

Their big fear is that they have tenants like me and my old roommates - we lived in a 6 bedroom duplex and used the a/c, washer, dryer, 24/7. Our average util bill was $1300.

Have it put on it's own meter if it's an apartment. Problem solved.

 

[rockyct]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212
They actually are, they're trying to figure out how to work the total rent - either a lower amount assuming a fair usage (a fair amount they didn't set) or unlimited, with rent high enough to subsidize it.

They're just thinking out loud and asked the question.

Their big fear is that they have tenants like me and my old roommates - we lived in a 6 bedroom duplex and used the a/c, washer, dryer, 24/7. Our average util bill was $1300.

Have it put on it's own meter if it's an apartment. Problem solved.

QFT, unless it's directly costing the tenant money, they are going to go crazy with the power. I suppose you could have an kWh allotment and they would charge them over that amount, but it's easier just to make the tenant deal with the power bill.

 

[FoBoT]

you can get a device, that is basically a power strip, that can control the amount of time the outlets have power

i have seen it sold to control kids time on a computer, but if the power rating is sufficient, i think you could use it for anything

http://www.dvo.com/gtv-timer.h...94ChrY4CFQ5egQod2Q2RRA

 

[mattocs]

Put a clause in the lease saying if the power goes over a certain amount, they pay the rest.

 

[frodrick]

go for coin-op?
http://www.speedqueen.com/route/index.htm

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Just estimate how many people will be living there, how much fits in one load, etc. and figure out how many loads they'll do on average, put a good bit of padding, etc. and charge whatever it'll be.

If this turns out to be a big hassle, just let the renters take care of the payment.

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: rockyct

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212
They actually are, they're trying to figure out how to work the total rent - either a lower amount assuming a fair usage (a fair amount they didn't set) or unlimited, with rent high enough to subsidize it.

They're just thinking out loud and asked the question.

Their big fear is that they have tenants like me and my old roommates - we lived in a 6 bedroom duplex and used the a/c, washer, dryer, 24/7. Our average util bill was $1300.

Have it put on it's own meter if it's an apartment. Problem solved.

QFT, unl

I'll second this. When I had all my utilities included in my rent (no variable cost) I was using the AC, heat, dishwasher, dryer, washer, and every other appliance as much as I could. It wasn't costing me anything (besides a $4 bottle of detergent or dish soap) so I didn't give a damn. In other apartments where I've covered the utilities, it's a completely different ballgame.

 

[nonameo]

coin op w/tokens.

 

[Nik]

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212

Originally posted by: KK
I'd hate to be renting from your folks. They sound like they'd be annoying as fvck to deal with. 3 times a weeks, so thats 1 load of whites, one of colored, and maybe one of delicates. that's just stupid. Of course if they are renting it out to 15 illegal mexicans, then I can see why they would want to limit the use.

Calm down, I just made an example. They didn't really say 3 times a week.

My parents are fairly civil/fair landlords.

You should find the Landlord Tenant Laws online for your state/county and print them out and have your parents read them.

 

[Nik]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: waggy

I disagree.

IF they are even thinking of limiting the amount a person can use the washer/dryer they are NOT fair landlords.

Never stayed in europe, eh?

They're on timers/meters and when you go over a certain amount the electricity is shut off.

Landlord Tenant Laws don't apply to Europe.

 

[Throwmeabone]

Why don't they just not include utilities with the rent?

 

[So]

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212

Their big fear is that they have tenants like me and my old roommates - we lived in a 6 bedroom duplex and used the a/c, washer, dryer, 24/7. Our average util bill was $1300.

$1300! Even so...are you sure you just didn't have a few 20A shorts around the house?

 

[smack Down]

Originally posted by: GuideBot

Originally posted by: freedomsbeat212

Originally posted by: KK
I'd hate to be renting from your folks. They sound like they'd be annoying as fvck to deal with. 3 times a weeks, so thats 1 load of whites, one of colored, and maybe one of delicates. that's just stupid. Of course if they are renting it out to 15 illegal mexicans, then I can see why they would want to limit the use.

Calm down, I just made an example. They didn't really say 3 times a week.

My parents are fairly civil/fair landlords.

You should find the Landlord Tenant Laws online for your state/county and print them out and have your parents read them.

Are you trying to imply that tenants have a right to unlimited washing/drying included? Or are you just be an idiot?