Water Submetering Training
This presentation teaches the basics of water submetering. Why we should, what it costs, and how to bill compliantly. In particular, we review:
- Motivating horror stories of tenant water usage gone bad
- Basic cost/benefit analysis and ROI
- When to install meters
- Which types of meters are available
- Upgrading or verifying low-flow fixtures
- How to get the town or city to sign off
- The legal framework for metering
- The MassLandlords invoice which facilitates monthly or quarterly billing
- Frequently asked questions for submetering
Attendees will learn that water submetering is a good goal to work toward, and knowing the next steps to take when ready.
"FYI, we submetered at a property we used to own in the 1990s in Florida that had 93 units. Our water (and therefore sewer) bill went down 20%! As soon as a resident noticed a drip or toilet running, they called and demanded it be fixed!" - Attendee from a previous live session
Learn how submetering can prevent tenant-caused financial disaster. We'll show you the law that allows it and give you options to implement it.
We'll review point-of-entry and point-of-use designs. Simple plumbing schematics and real pictures of plumbing and fixtures will help you know what to do.
Before we can use our water submeters to charge renters, we have to certify that all fixtures are low flow. We will show you how.
The most frequently asked question is 'what does water submetering cost.' We'll give an estimate and talk about other issues that you may encounter.
Water Submetering: Costs, Benefits and Legal Compliance By Eric Weld, MassLandlords, Inc. For some landlords in Massachusetts, water submetering might seem like a logical solution—especially those who have suffered through or heard about nightmare tenants who run up massive water bills or ignore major leaks. In this all-too-common scenario, the…
In November 2019 MassLandlords released a new Massachusetts rent invoice spreadsheet to calculate and print rent and water bills for residents. The Massachusetts rent invoice will facilitate prorated move-in’s and move-out’s, monthly billing of utilities (especially water), charging late fees, and splitting bills among joint and severally signed roommates. This…
