Utilities: tenant laws and cost of sub-metering

[Daniel O.]

Hey folks,

I've been exploring Pittsburgh as a potential investment area and had a few questions to help me better analyze opportunities. In particular, I'm wondering for both single- AND multi-family properties.

1. Are there laws around who must pay utilities in Pittsburgh (or Pennsylvania as a whole)? If landlord must pay up front, are they allowed to bill tenants after the fact?
2. Anybody know what's involved in setting up sub-metering and how much that might cost per unit?

Thanks so much!