Chicago Utility Bill Question

[Sandra Pinzon]

Hi Everyone,

I just bought my first property in Albany Park, Chicago and received my first gas bill - super high! I wanted to ask how other landlords /if other landlords split the gas bill among all the tenants if the gas isn't separated. I'm currently writing the lease - so none of my tenants are on any lease yet. I was thinking of splitting the gas bill per person/per unit but, wasn't sure if that was legal. The idea is if 5 people live in the units - I would split the bill 5 ways and charge them at the end of the month.