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Setting up utilities after a Florida move

Create a verified service list for the exact address rather than assuming providers.

Reviewed October 19, 2026Apartment thermostat and utility panel near a router and a small potted plant.

A practical plan

Ask the manager which electricity, water, sewer, trash, internet, and pest services are tenant responsibilities.

Contact providers through links supplied by the municipality or utility, record activation dates, and keep confirmation numbers.

Never send identity documents through an unverified link; use the provider’s official channel.

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