House Hack Utilities

[Alex Waite]

I purchased a house hack with my tenant occupying the basement only and I have built a small kitchenette in the basement for the tenant. I am wondering how should I charge or not charge for utilities. I am occupying a larger space of the house. Also, I may get a roommate on my level.

Split down the middle?

Cap limit what I will pay then split over that amount? Ex. I pay up to $100 and then we split anything over that $100.

I cover utilizes entirely?

I want to make sure the tenant has some “skin in the game” in terms of utilities.