Old Lyme, CT · Member since 2015 · 11 posts · 0 votes
Hi all. I own a four unit multi. There are two oil tanks in the building, each heating two of the apartments. So, it's impossible for me to know who is using how much oil and the heating cost ends up on my side of the ledger. Any cost effective solutions out there for how I can fairly and legally get the tenants to pay for their own heat? Can you submeter an oil tank? Help! Thanks!
Investor · Buffalo, NY · Member since 2016 · 668 posts · 209 votes
10y
Get a heating contractor in there for some ideas. High-efficiency furnaces? More insulation? Unless there's a plan for 4-way accountability for each unit, each tenant will blame "the other guy."
Old Lyme, CT · Member since 2015 · 11 posts · 0 votes
10y
Hi Colleen,
It's two furnaces. I'm having a tough time seeing a RUBS scenario that would work for a single oil tank/furnace that powers two apartments. Maybe investing in a transition to gas might be the best long term solution. Big price tag, I fear. Thanks for your help!
Old Lyme, CT · Member since 2015 · 11 posts · 0 votes
10y
Hi Colleen,
It's two furnaces. I'm having a tough time seeing a RUBS scenario that would work for a single oil tank/furnace that powers two apartments. Maybe investing in a transition to gas might be the best long term solution. Big price tag, I fear. Thanks for your help!