About 3 year ago had 1st floor washroom redone everything brand new recently have noticed in the garden washroom water stains ask about any water issue was tolled no so I went to look over the washroom theres crack grout between the tub and tile where water must of been sipping threw also water damage on the vanity doors and towel rack missing was tolled not installed correctly contact my handyman looked over the damages forward the price tenants says it's not there fault I was tolled to installed splash guards help prevent from water falling out the tub but since it was not  installed from the beginning it's not tenants fault they don't want to take responsibility 

The city of chicago does not come out every time to read the meter for the water bill so they produce an estimate.

Has the water heater been drained of sediment recently?   

Quote from @Blake Alan Quarrie: Has anyone else noticed a significant increase in their Chicago water bill recently?

I don't have any 3 bedrooms where I pay for water & sewer so I can't say for sure!

That does seem high.Best practice to avoid surprise water bills like this in the future would be to request copies of the recent water bills while under contract for due diligence.

Hello @Evan Thomas Andriola - I only have one property that does not have separately metered water for each unit (a Triplex with 2BR units).

For those that have 5+ year old water softeners.

Thank you so much for the warm welcome back!

Then check to see if the water meter keeps spinning.