How to separate utilities between tenants??? Need help please

[Lee V.]

I own a triplex. I live in the main house up front which has its own water and electric meter. 

I have two small homes in the back that share a water and electric meter. How do I handle utilities for these homes since they share a meter?? Should I ask the two tenants to split the bills down the middle?? Who's name would the utilities be under? Do I put it in my name and have tenants pay me for the utilities? I'm so confused. 

Located in Houston tx

[Kyle Doney]

I'm dealing with the same situation now. Decided to add it into the rent and have one flat rate. Too much hassle to split the bill and play bill collector every month in my opinion. Curious on others techniques as well.