Fair Housing Act: Federal law ensuring non-discriminatory practices in utility allocation and billing practices across all tenants
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal regulation governing unfair practices in utility billing and service provision
Truth in Lending Act: Federal law applicable when utility charges are incorporated into rent or payment terms
State Utility Commission Regulations: State-specific rules governing utility services, rates, and provider responsibilities
State Landlord-Tenant Laws: State laws defining rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants regarding utility services
State Utility Billing Laws: Regulations governing utility billing methods and third-party billing practices at state level
State Disclosure Requirements: Mandatory information that must be provided to tenants regarding utility services and billing
Municipal Utility Codes: Local regulations governing utility services and infrastructure requirements
Local Utility Ordinances: City or county-specific requirements for utility services and billing practices
Sub-metering Regulations: Rules governing the installation and use of individual utility meters for separate units
RUBS Regulations: Requirements for implementing Ratio Utility Billing Systems where sub-metering isn't available
Security Deposit Regulations: State laws governing collection and handling of utility-specific security deposits
Rate Change Notification Requirements: Laws specifying required notice periods and procedures for utility rate changes
Utility Shut-off Procedures: Legal requirements for terminating utility services due to non-payment or other reasons
