Section 170 IAC 15-2-3 - Standards of sub-billingAuthority: IC 8-1-1-3
Affected: IC 8-1-2-1.2
Sec. 3.
(a) The landlord shall:(1) render sub-bills to tenants with the same frequency that bills are rendered to the landlord by the utility; and(2) sub-bill tenants for the same period for which the landlord has been billed by the utility.(b) The landlord sub-bills tenant separately from rent.(c) Sub-bills that are rendered to the tenant shall show at least the following information: (1) The sub-billing date.(2) The sub-billing rate charged.(3) The previous balance, if any.(4) The amount of the sub-bill.(5) The amount of an initial setup fee, if due.(6) A reasonable administrative fee, if any, not to exceed the statutory limit.(7) The amount of any insufficient funds fee, if due.(8) The date on which the sub-bill is due.(9) If an estimated sub-bill, a clear and conspicuous coding or other indication identifying the sub-bill as an estimated sub-bill.(10) An explanation, which can be readily understood, of all codes or symbols, or both, shown on the sub-bill.(11) The name and telephone number of a person for tenants to contact about sub-billing matters.(12) The following statement, "If you believe you are being charged in violation of IC 8-1-2-1.2, you have a right to file a complaint with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission at (800) 851-4268 or www.in.gov/iurc.".(13) In addition, water sub-bills shall include the following: (A) If tenant's usage is sub-metered, the dates and meter readings of tenant's sub-meter at the beginning and end of the period for which the sub-bill is rendered.(B) The name and telephone number of a person for tenants to contact about water service matters.(14) In addition, sewage disposal service sub-bills shall include the following:(A) The beginning and end dates of the period for which the sub-bill is rendered.(B) The name and telephone number of a person for tenants to contact about sewage disposal service matters. Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission; 170 IAC 15-2-3; filed Mar 31, 2010, 3:18 p.m.: 20100428-IR-170090790FRAReadopted filed 7/12/2016, 10:01 a.m.: 20160810-IR-170160168RFAReadopted filed 7/12/2022, 12:18 p.m.: 20220810-IR-170220116RFA