Nicholas Ostrem
Communal electric use, but only having 2 meters on duplex.
Hello,I have just purchased my first duplex and been going through the place and noticed that the lower unit is paying for communal electricity (Washer/Dryer, outside lights and anything plugged in the basement). My q...
Tim Porsche
As-Is House Purchase - Seller Misrepresented - Any Recourse?
Hello All, I am under contract to buy a duplex via a wholesale deal and have already given the earnest money deposit. The house is being sold as-is. I still intend to buy the house, but found out something rather anno...
Romeo Sison
Have you split up the water meter on your 4-plex?
I'm looking to pass the water expenses on to my tenants. How much does it cost to separately meter the water on a 4-plex? Who should I call? a plumber? How much do you think this would cost? I appreciate the input! I ...
David Howarth
Utilities
There is 2 ways to go about utilities:
1. Sign up the utilities under my name and pass the bill on
2. Have the tenants sign up and pay the utilities.
Is there any paperwork I have to do to change the utilities out o...
Ken Martin
How to solve for SHARED UTILITIES in Michigan
I may have broken the cardinal rule by purchasing a multifamily mixed use commercial/residential property in Michigan that has shared utilities AND electric heat. The two commercial units share one meter, and the thre...
Robert Bates
How to Structure a Lease for Section 8 w/o utilities
I have a 4plex that only has one water meter, two of the tenants are on section 8. How do I structure my lease to pass the water bill on to my tenants.
Gabriela Dilauro
need help with electric metering options
Hello - I am a newbie investor from San Diego Ca - just purchased my first investment property in Atlanta (SW) !! Purchased duplex w/ 2 current meters --later property was converted to quad -- anyone have any idea of ...
Ron Steele
Individual Water Meter Legal Problems
I have a complex thats been billed as one but the units are indiviudally metered. I want to change to bill them individually. What legally do I have to do to make this transition?Thanks
George H.
Water submeter for a duplex in Cleveland
I have a duplex and would like any info on submetering the water. I read the posts in regards to doing this in Columbus with 3rd party vendor Guardian. Any experience with this in Cleveland?
Brandt Tingen
Calling all Plumbers - What's bomb proof and leak proof?
I have a tenant that is using 50 - 600 gallons of water per day. Their fixtures leak occasionally I bought the place with cheap stuff installed. The toilets always leak. My question is, what are the most bomb proof...