All Forum Posts by: Austin N.

Hi @Catherine Emert. That’s what I was concerned with. I pay for water/sewer/trash. They only pay for their electricity and gas. I was intending on starting a RUBS for the remainder of the utilities when their lease expires along with a rent increase. This Bill may throw a wrench in my plan though

Hi Kyle - I had the same question as you. Where did you land on this?

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Quote from @Chris Roberts:

Originally posted by @Sanjeev Advani:

@Gustavo Gonzalez - I would say that it depends on what you have going right now. If the power and gas are not separately metered then it is definitely important to do some kind of utility bill back system. Lowering expenses, and increasing income is going to lead to value increase in your property especially since it is commercial multifamily, so really any kind of optimization that you can do should be welcomed. There are also different systems than RUBS that can be implemented, and often times can be easier, but will depend on other factors, as well as to how easily or cheaply these systems can be implemented and whether than is an option that you will want to explore. Feel free to PM me as well!

Congrats on your building.

Best Sunny

I would highly recommend reading California Public Utilities Code 739.5 before pursuing any electric or gas bill back.

Hi Chris! I am a little late to this chat, but had a follow up question. I read CPUC 739.5 (among others) and cannot find anything that prohibits RUBs for electricity and gas bill back. Is there a specific portion, or other code that you learned this from?

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Quote from @Jason Mak:

Pivoting here a little but you may be able to offer insight here. What if I have tenants coming off a 1 year lease and are unwilling to sign a lease amendment to begin RUBs?

Pre- AB1482, I could simply serve notice to terminate the tenancy, however now, we need just cause. I’m not sure “unwilling to accept new lease terms” would constitute as just cause right?

I could also simply serve them a letter notifying them of the change in lease terms, where I do not ask for a counter signature.

Thanks again guys

Hi Jason! This specific question is what I am looking into right now. Did you ever find anything on this?

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Hi @Sarah Wagner I am in a similar situation as you. What did you decide to do? Did you ever find a good wifi submeter option?

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Thank you for all the info @John Mocker! I will speak with my existing insurance agent and see what the status is and report it here.

Does anyone from California or Los Angeles area have any experience here? Recommendations on coverage etc. for a job like an ADU?

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Hello BP! I am in the process of getting my plans approved for an ADU in Los Angeles County. I am considering subbing out the project myself and pulling permits as owner builder. The property already has 2 units on it with a normal landlord rental policy.

Should I pull any additional insurance going this route such as workers comp or anything else? Anything else to consider pulling permits as owner builder?

Thanks!

Austin

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@Jonathan C. Did you ever find this data? I am looking for the same.

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@Hari Narayanan Do you have any updates with how much all the Impact Fees came out to?

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@Vipul Parikh Did you ever find out a range of costs or build your project? I am also looking for this information.

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I am planning on building an ADU on a duplex I recently purchased in Signal Hill. I am leaning towards converting an existing freestanding accessory dwelling by expanding it into an ADU, it already has electricity, water, sewer (other option is a detached garage). I have had preliminary discussions with building department and they seem supportive.

Does anyone have experience building an ADU in Signal Hill or Long Beach in 2020?

Do you have an architect you recommend? What is a fair range of prices for something like this?

How was your experience working with LBC or SH?

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All Forum Posts by: Austin N.

Austin N. has started 8 posts and replied 23 times.

Post: Do RUBS count as rental increase?

Post: Is RUBS worth a good idea? Central California Apartment

Post: Collecting RUBS Delinquencies in California

Post: Submetering electric for an ADU in California

Post: Owner Builder Permit Liability

Post: Owner Builder Permit Liability

Post: Historical Rent Price Data- Where To Find

Post: ADU construction in Berkeley, CA - Impact fees

Post: New Foundation cost for ADU

Post: Have experience building an ADU in Signal Hill or Long Beach?