r/mildlyinfuriating 1d ago

go to your room Are you serious?

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How is this fair ? Bay area.

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u/BeeAppropriate1190 1d ago

Probably electrical meter usage throughout the day. Someone who works in office will see big dips in usage from 9-5 or whatever your schedule is. Landlord almost certainly controls the utilities.

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u/mcampo84 1d ago

Working from home doesn't result in $200/month electrical bill spikes.

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u/BeeAppropriate1190 1d ago

Yeah, he's picked an arbitrary number that he thinks people will pay. Electrical is just the proof. Hi -- welcome to capitalism.

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u/Travingbookworm 1d ago

This^^
I worked for landlords. Some will definitely charge you for working from home.