RENT Magazine Q1 '24

Utility Billing Services Some landlords opt for utility billing services that allow them to directly bill tenants for their share of the utilities. This can help streamline the process and ensure that each tenant is accountable for their usage. Livable, for example, offers landlords the opportunity to recover utility bills from their residents while maintaining distance when it comes to reminders, sending bills, etc.

UTILITY BILLING WORKS FOR ALL PROPERTIES

In a multifamily situation, Livable’s algorithms can fairly and accurately apportion utility bills based on unit size, occupancy, in-unit amenities and common area amenities.

For single-family owners, Livable’s

platform takes them out of the equation for billing, collecting and more. Efforts by municipalities to bill landlords for unpaid utilities highlight the growing concern surrounding this issue.

But landlords can take proactive steps to avoid finding themselves in a situation where they are held responsible for unpaid utility bills. Thorough tenant screening, clear lease agreements, communication with tenants, and regular monitoring of utility accounts are essential practices to prevent this financial burden.

LIVABLE, FOR EXAMPLE, OFFERS LANDLORDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECOVER UTILITY BILLS FROM THEIR RESIDENTS WHILE MAINTAINING DISTANCE.

By being proactive and diligent, landlords can protect their investments and maintain healthy landlord-tenant relationships. To find out what Livable can do for your property check out livable.com or call 877-789-6027.

DANIEL SHARABI CEO & Co-founder Livable

Daniel Sharabi is the CEO & Co-founder of Livable, a utility management company with software solutions designed to save money, as well as the environment. Daniel’s immersive experience working within a multitude of sectors in Silicon Valley offers a homegrown advantage in his vision of leveraging technology to provide benefits for all: the property owner, property manager, the tenants, and our environment.

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