Smart property management systems leverage IoT (Internet of Things) devices for real-time monitoring and management of property conditions, from energy usage to security systems.

I would look into these guys https://www.submetersolutions.com/If that doesn't work, just split the usage based off square footage and charge the tenants in proportion to that - not 100%  accurate but good enough.

Expenses are going to vary based on the unit size and configuration, how many people are staying there and what their usage of the property is.

This actually was kind of a "bad luck" apartment...after I got that person out and reno'ed the unit, my next tenant in there  seemed to be racking up huge electrical usage.

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You can usually get the water company to remove the sewer portion of the bill once a a leak is repaired as it will demonstrate to them that the usage you're complaining about didn't discharge into the sewer.

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So, for those utilities its usually better to either include them in the rent (if they are flat fee) or possibly to bill them back (if based on usage).

I had to pay an extra fee for the potential additional sewer usage - but did not have to install a separate line.

In a situation like that I think you are doing the correct thing in billing back the tenant because the utility is based on usage and not a flat fee that you can bake into the rent price.