The statute authorizes both methods for listed utility services.
The landlord may recover provider charges plus an administrative fee for actual administrative costs only and may not impose additional charges under subsection B.
The rental agreement must list separately charged utilities and specify the amount of any associated administrative fee.
Before beginning submetering or RUBS for an existing tenancy under the statute.
What an Arizona utility bill should show
- The utility charges for the billing period.
- Opening and closing meter readings and dates when the billing method uses a submeter.
- The amount of any administrative fee.
- For RUBS, enough lease information to identify the allocation method used.
Arizona lists several RUBS allocation methods
Section 33-1314.01 allows allocation per tenant, by livable square footage, by unit type, by number of water fixtures, by individually submetered hot-water usage for water/wastewater, or by another method that fairly allocates the charges and is described in the rental agreement.
If the billing disclosure or admin fee is the problem
The statute says a tenant alleging noncompliance with subsection B must first object in writing to the landlord regarding the utility billing. If the dispute is not resolved, the statute provides for a civil complaint in justice court to enforce the section.
Documents to compare
- Signed lease and utility addendum.
- Current and prior utility statements.
- The disclosed RUBS formula or submeter readings.
- Underlying provider charges when available.
- Written notice if the billing method was added during an existing tenancy.
- Any written objection and landlord response.