James Erickson
I'm paying too much for water! Can I split water meters?
In 2015 I spent $16,742 on water for some of my rentals. There is only 1 water meter feeding multiple units so I cannot tell which unit is using how much. I can usually tell who may be using more water than the others...
Violeta Skarpeta
What is a normal water bill for 4 adults (Pittsburgh, PA)
My bill was $120 with 2 people, it went up to $160 when 2 more people moved in. Now it's suddenly $240... Should I investigate a leak or could it really be consumption (like tenants had guests, taps were left dripping...
Jeremy Michiels
All bills paid - include in rent or charge separately
New to investing and am assessing a 4-plex. It currently cash flows well, but includes all utilities in the existing leases. As I seek more revenue opportunities, I'm curious if it is better to leave as is or migrate ...
Leon Lee
Caps on Utility Bills for MTR Guests?
Hi, Fellow BPers: Need some advice here. Last month, the electricity bill for my 1200 sq ft townhouse (mid-term rental) built in 2002 hit almost $400! When I was replacing the Wi-Fi the other day and discovered a runn...
Tanya F.
Tenant in nice property not paying utilities
We had new tenants move in this past April into an A/B property and we learned they haven't been paying the gas bill. Their credit was 675 and income was good and all references checked out as excellent. We include ...
Matt Le
Looking for anyone who has used water submetering companies
I am the president of a HOA in a 6-unit condo building looking for a solution. Louisville MSD just increased rates 7% again and this year we are averaging $700/month between water+sewer bill which has basically bankru...
Minka Sha
Sacramento Water Bill SHOCK
I closed on a fourplex in early June and just received the water bill and it's $711.40 for the period of June 5th to July 20th. This threw my math off. How can I get this under control??? Is this expected? I have a du...
Avvy Morales
Utilities: who is responsible based on the signed contract
Need help. This is what the contract says—
UTILITIES: Landlord shall not pay for any of the utilities and services and will be the responsibility of the tenant.
Temperatures this past winter caused the pipes to bur...
Karina Santos
$843 water bill ?? Please please help me!!
I have never payed water trash or sewer bill as it is always included in rent. I just moved to a duplex where we pay that now .my first bill was $500 and now my second is $843?!! I called my landlords and said they ha...
Loc R.
Low Flow showerheads?
I just saw in a Home Depot flyer these $12 "low flow" showerheads which supposedly reduce water use by 36%.
Anyone have any experience with these? Thoughts?
36% is a lot to c...