Separate utilities or not with ADU unit in Santa Monica

[Ronnie S.]

HI Biggerpocket Team!

I am about to break ground on the remodel of my home and am building an ADU over my garage for the same property.

My question is....is it worth spending the money to separate the utilities or just have one water, electric and gas meter?

During my search on BP it looks like some people don't believe they will get the ROI on spending the money to separate meter on any property...then there are some that do RUBS, submeter...ect.

ADU's are unique and wanted to see if anyone has done one and what their experience and thoughts were.

Any and all advice is appreciated.

Thank you,

Ronnie