They did not install a new meter and it is in Cleveland proper, but maybe this is the sewer charge, hopefully when the bill comes it will be clear if that's the case.

Unfortunately we've had a very cold winter here, with temps holding below freezing for weeks at a time so many of us are seeing high heating bills in general.

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My net number is rental income minus expenses(3 mortgages, paying power bill at all three houses, property tax, insurance, internet in two properties).

When replaced with a gas boiler and seperate gas hot water heater the yearly gas bill was $1,700. 

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I would need to make sure there would be enough power for each unit to run baseboards.

I intend on sending the tenant a bill for the exact repair cost as "additional rent" (per the lease) instead of evicting in the winter and deducting from the security deposit.

I signed a form “giving them the power” but I don’t remember if it was even notarized, probably just docusigned.