UMS Blog

What Miami-Dade’s remetering ordinance requires of multifamily owners: registration, zero markup on water resale, mandatory bill contents, late fee limits, and full-building submetering.

Where Florida law stands on RUBS and submetering: the Chapter 367 resale exemptions, why the 9% billing fee only applies in PSC-jurisdictional counties, and the local ordinances that override it.

Where Colorado law now stands on RUBS and submetering: the price transparency law, the lease fee cap, HB26-1013’s four guardrails, master meter rules, and a compliance checklist for owners.

Ten questions that separate full-service submetering providers from equipment resellers, and the red flags to watch for.

How apartment submetering works from the meter in the unit to the resident bill: meter types, wireless reading, billing, installation, costs, and the rules that apply.

Colorado HB26-1013 confirms RUBS is lawful under four guardrails and requires direct metering or unit-level submetering for new construction permitted on or after July 1, 2027. Here is what owners, operators, and developers need to plan for.

As we move through 2025, the U.S. housing market is experiencing a unique set of dynamics that are reshaping the real estate landscape. Skyrocketing interest rates, constrained housing inventory, and persistent inflationary pressures have all combined to...

The use of a Ratio Utility Billing System (RUBS) and submetering are pivotal in managing utility expenses in multi-unit dwellings. This blog post delves into these methodologies, explaining their function, legal framework, and the potential benefits and...

In the evolving landscape of real estate development, property owners and developers often face a critical decision: should they invest in new construction or undertake a conversion (adaptive reuse) project? While each approach offers unique advantages and...

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...