Tenants and utilities

[Chris Hayes]

Sorry for all the questions I'm asking. Trying to get as much info as I can before embarking on this journey so I can plan accordingly. What are the laws in regards to tenants or landlords paying utilities in and around Oklahoma City? I would greatly prefer to pass along the utility bills to my tenants. I know some municipalities mandate that the landlord pay the water bill. 

[Matthew Enos]

I don't know around Oklahoma City but in Pittsburgh PA I have done it two ways:

For single family homes or multi families where the utility is split - tenant is responsible.

For multi families where the utilities are not split - landlord is responsible.

For utilities that can be liened against the property (water for example) and the tenant is responsible, I pay the water and then bill tenant. This way I know the bill is being paid and a large lien wouldn't appear.

For multi families where the utilities are not split, the forecast cost of the utility is part of the rent.