At first I assumed this was for passing the costs of mini-splits / central AC onto tenants (which cost tens of thousands), which is typical landleech behavior. Every time they buy expensive stuff they raise the rent to recoup costs within a year or two (i.e. they continue to provide no value).
Nope. This is about cheap window units. These things cost like $500 for nice ones. The “privilege” fee would pay it off in 3 months. It also prevents you from buying and using your own.
Fractal rentier capitalism.
If you have to pay electric anyways why not just install your own…
Haha, you fell for the classic trap. According to OP, the lease agreement forbids you from installing your own, and you can be charged for doing so. :mao-wave:
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