Hello, I own a duplex in Saint Paul. Does anyone know if there is a restriction for charging utilities on a new lease? I am planning to start charging a future tenant for trash.  There is a section in new control rule...

Hi Everyone,Im a newbie to the REI game, just purchased my first Duplex in St. Paul, MN and I’m wondering should I include utilities with rent? The water meter isn’t separate and gas/electric is set up to where the to...

I'm an agent in Austin and I have a client with an Airstream. Ideally he would like to purchase a beach- or bay-front lot of his own and be allowed to drop utility hook-ups.  I've spoken with zoning officials in Braz...

I met a guy today that said he had a couple duplexes and rented them out. He says he keeps the utilities in his name and just charges extra rent to cover for the utilities. He then said if someone is late on their ren...

I am relatively new to REI and new to posting on BiggerPockets.  I currently own 3 SFR in TN and am focusing on asset protection before I invest in more.  Currently the SFRs our under an umbrella policy but I would li...

Hoping to get some thoughts on landlord vs. renter paying utilities. I plan on not including utilities in rent, but want to get different perspectives on the topic. Thanks!

I'm wondering if anyone has advice: The water utility is no problem - divide by # of people in each apartment, add into rent. Each tenant has his own electric bill.Gas is the issue - only 3 apartments have gas, all w/...

I'm trying to calculate expenses for utilities for a duplex in either Cleveland or Detroit and can only find outdated numbers. 
Any locals able to share approximately how much each utility costs, and if they charge t...

Looking at a property tomorrow where gas and water are currently the landlord’s responsibility with other utilities paid by the tenant. Just wondering what options there are to put that back on the renters? I’ve hear...

I'm looking at a older 2 story duplex with a unit on each level.  Property is priced right and there is a positive cash flow with an estimated $300/mo utility cost.  My concern is there are window AC units which could...