Marina del Rey Utility Companies
Moving to, selling, or leasing a home in Marina del Rey? Utility providers vary depending on whether a property is located within the City of Los Angeles or the unincorporated area of Marina del Rey. This guide covers the most common providers serving the area, along with a few practical tips for sellers and landlords transferring service.
Marina del Rey includes both City of Los Angeles addresses and unincorporated Los Angeles County, so your electric and water providers can vary depending on the property.
Utility Providers
AT&T
Website: att.com
Residential and commercial telephone and internet service for the portion of Marina del Rey located within the City of Los Angeles.
City of Los AngelesL.A. County Waterworks
Website: dpw.lacounty.gov
Residential and commercial water service for the unincorporated area of Marina del Rey (District #80).
Unincorporated Marina del ReyLos Angeles Department of Water & Power
Residential water and electric service for the portion of Marina del Rey located within the City of Los Angeles.
City of Los AngelesSouthern California Edison
Website: sce.com
Residential and commercial electric service for the unincorporated area of Marina del Rey.
Unincorporated Marina del ReySouthern California Gas Company
Website: socalgas.com
Residential and commercial natural gas service for applicable properties in Marina del Rey.
Natural GasSpectrum
Website: spectrum.com
Cable television, high-speed internet and home phone service available throughout much of Marina del Rey.
Internet + TVVerizon
Website: verizon.com
Residential telephone, internet and wireless services for portions of Marina del Rey.
Internet + WirelessBel Air Internet / BAI Connect
Website: baiconnect.com
Local fiber internet provider serving select apartment and condominium communities throughout Marina del Rey.
Select BuildingsTransferring Utilities When a Property Changes Hands
Whether you’re selling your Marina del Rey home or turning it over to a new tenant, timing matters. You don’t want utilities shut off while the property is still being shown, inspected, cleaned or occupied.
When Should a Seller Cancel Utilities?
Keep essential utilities active while the sale is pending. The property may still need electricity, water and gas for inspections, repairs, cleaning and the buyer’s final walkthrough.
Don’t cancel utilities just because you’ve accepted an offer. The property still needs to function normally while the transaction is pending.
The buyer may want to verify plumbing, lighting, appliances and other systems before closing.
Closing and possession don’t always occur at exactly the same time. Schedule service to end based on when the buyer is actually entitled to take possession.
Once closing and possession are confirmed, contact the utility companies and arrange for your account to end at the appropriate time.
Keep records of your service termination in case a billing question appears after closing.
When Should a Tenant Put Utilities in Their Name?
For utilities the tenant is responsible for under the lease, I generally want the tenant arranging service before the lease or possession date so the account is ready when they receive the property.
Make this clear before move-in, especially in Marina del Rey condos where certain utilities may already be included through the HOA.
The tenant should establish the accounts they are responsible for before taking possession rather than waiting until after they’ve moved in.
The tenant’s responsibility for tenant-paid utilities should generally begin when their possession or lease responsibility begins, according to the lease.
If the property is currently in the owner’s name, avoid shutting service off before confirming that the tenant has arranged their account.
Water, gas, internet or other services may be included with HOA dues in some Marina del Rey buildings. Only transfer utilities the tenant is actually responsible for under the lease.
Not Sure Which Providers Serve Your Building?
Marina del Rey can be confusing because utility service changes by location, and some condo buildings include certain services through the HOA. If you’re buying, selling, leasing or moving into a Marina del Rey property and aren’t sure where to start, feel free to contact me.
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