In the event of an eviction, you need to certify to the Court that you've complied.

If you were both funding 50/50 the natural assumption would be to just split the overages.

I know the answer before even asking but it is our nature to ask.we are $60k in consumer and have $70k left on the mortgage of our home. we're working the debt snowball and calculate to have all the debt paid in about 4yrs. not counting raises and my wifes bonuses she gets.

@Matt Kitchen Granite is a natural porous stone meaning it will absorb liquids.

LInks and Info below: According to the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186 Section 22, A landlord may cause to be installed by a plumber licensed in the commonwealth, at the expense of such landlord, submetering equipment in the landlord’s building to measure the quantity of water provided for the exclusive use of each dwelling unit, provided that such equipment meets the standards of accuracy and testing of the American Water Works Association or a similar accredited association; and provided further, that a sub-meter is installed for each dwelling unit in the building and for the common areas of the building, so that all water used in a building is measured by both a primary meter and a sub-meter.The practice of utility billing for natural gas, trash and electricity is prohibited in the state of Massachusetts.

It's not cheap to become a certified Xactimate contractor either.

Sometimes I have sent unofficially by email and followup  the official way, in my state it is by certified mail or posting.

Any deposit required to be paid in advance of the start of the work SHALL NOT exceed one-third of the total contract price or the actual cost of any material or equipment of a special order or custom made nature, which must be ordered in advance of the start of the work to assure that the project will proceed on schedule.

Do it in a deep, rich, saturated color, or natural wood finish.

If you chalk everything out, measure left and right, do lots of calculations, and make the meet line at natural break point, such as a room entrance, it can work out.