A Look at the St. Paul Rent Stabilization Ordinance

A Look at the St. Paul Rent Stabilization Ordinance

In November 2021, the residents of St. Paul, Minnesota voted to implement one of the most stringent rent stabilization ordinances in the United States. This landmark decision reflects growing concerns over housing affordability and tenant protection amidst rising...
What is an RBC and Why Should I use one?

What is an RBC and Why Should I use one?

RBC is an acronym for a Read, Bill, Collect company and derived from the process of the third party reading the meters, billing the tenants, and collecting the payments; though in practice, the property may decide to collect the payments and the RBC may offer...
What is a Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS)?

What is a Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS)?

Ratio Utility Billing Systems (RUBS) and submetering are two different methods used by property owners or managers to allocate utility costs among multiple tenants in a building. The need for submetering or RUBS is often determined during the construction of the...