Property Management
What is 'RUBS' (Ratio Utility Billing System) in multifamily property management?
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Explanation
RUBS allows landlords to pass through utility costs to tenants using a ratio-based formula rather than individual sub-meters. Costs are allocated by factors like number of occupants, square footage, or a combination.
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