Utility billing is growing in popularity among multifamily properties as the most effective way to recover utility expenses from residents. However, some property managers have been hesitant to charge their residents for utilities. Others are billing their residents using a flat fee model, but are unaware of the risks associated... read more →

If you’re a multifamily or HOA property manager, billing your residents or homeowners for their utility use has likely crossed your mind. Many properties have already started utility billing programs. The prevalence of this practice has grown as utility rates and fees continue to rise, impacting a property’s cash flow... read more →

If you’re a multifamily property that charges residents for their share of utilities, you’re already recouping some of your expenses and are one step ahead of the game - kudos! But if you manage this process in-house, or charge residents a flat fee for any utilities, you might want to... read more →

If you have a resident utility billing program in place, you already understand the benefits of recouping your utility expenses by billing back to your residents. You already know the difference between RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing Systems – allocating charges based on a mathematical formula) and submetering. You already know... read more →