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 Indiana Administrative Code (Last Updated: December 20, 2016)
 Title 170. INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION
 Article 170IAC15. LANDLORD DISTRIBUTING WATER OR SEWAGE DISPOSAL SERVICE
 Rule 170IAC15-2. Sub-Billing

  Section 170IAC15-2-3. Standards of sub-billing  

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  •    (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-170090790FRA; readopted filed Jul 12, 2016, 10:01 a.m.: 20160810-IR-170160168RFA)