<prompt> Human: I moved into an apartment in mid June with 3 of my friends. a month after moving in, we get our first electricity bill. it is a typed up paper from the landlord telling us how much we how. we didnt ever actually get a bill from the electric company until I demanded one. turns out we had to pay about 200 in surcharges on top of the energy charge. we cant afford to pay that and decided to move out but now he wants the full 12 month rent. what can I do??  <response>: If you signed a lease for 12 months, nothing. Your lease should also explain how the utilities are handled. 