Contractor · new paltz, NY · Member since 2013 · 104 posts · 13 votes
College housing. They crank it up over 70 and then open the windows. Paid $5000 in heat last year in one house that well insulated. Thinking about a "nest". A way to remotely control the thermostat or take away their access. Any thoughts any help?
Investor · Los Osos, CA · Member since 2013 · 78 posts · 25 votes
10y
There are a couple choices. In a duplex I once managed I installed a programmable thermostat for my tenant and trusted them enough to use it, and they did, and we were all happy.
If I didnt trust them as much, I may have gone with this one:
I would also send them a letter with the actual data, and show them how much the rent will increase if usage is not controlled. This worked for me when I had a tenant in the same duplex who began collecting fishtanks where I paid both water and electrical.