Water and Sewer Costs in Cleveland area

[Bob Collett]

I am trying to find solutions to the high cost of water and sewer relative to the rent income and other costs of ownership.  My questions are:

1.) How can we reduce tenant water consumption in a 2 family property... especially a section 8 property.

2.) Are there programs where MF landlords can get subsidies to help pay the cost of monthly water/sewer bills.

3.) Has anyone worked with installing separate meters in 2 family properties in the Cleveland area.  What are the costs? Will the water company bill tenants for separate meters? Can we make tenants responsible for water on their lease if we have separatge meters

Thanks

Bob