Ask the landlord
Confirm which services are included, which accounts must be transferred, and whether the building has required providers.
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Apartment utility setup
Know which apartment utilities need your name before move-in.
plug.house helps renters turn a new address into a utility setup plan for electricity, gas, water, sewer, trash, internet, cable, phone, and local contacts.
Check the address
Use the destination address or ZIP code to research likely utility and internet providers before move-in week.
Schedule starts
Set start dates, installation windows, deposits, and final confirmations before keys, furniture, and work schedules collide.
New apartment utility setup checklist
- Confirm the exact apartment address, unit number, and move-in date.
- Ask which utilities are landlord-managed and which need a tenant account.
- Set up electric, gas, water, sewer, and trash when required.
- Check internet, cable, phone, and building-specific provider limits.
- Save account links, phone numbers, deposits, and install windows in one place.
Related plug.house guides
Use these pages to understand the app workflow and build a broader move utility plan.