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Staff says utilities for new leases must be included in base rent; explains RUBS petition process for older leases
Summary
For leases beginning March 1, 2024 or later, landlords must include utilities in the total rent and the rental agreement must list included utilities; tenants who moved in earlier may seek a RUBS petition to have utilities rolled into base rent through a city review under CSFRA regulations (chapter 13).
Camacho explained a rule that affects tenants who moved into units on or after March 1, 2024: the total rent for new tenancies must include utilities and the rental agreement must specify which utilities or housing service fees are included. "If you moved into your unit anytime after March 1st, 2024, [utilities] is not allowed [to be billed separately]," Camacho said, adding that common examples include water, garbage, sewer, parking and pet fees.
For tenants who moved in before March 1, 2024 and who still pay utilities separately, Camacho said a formal RUBS (ratio utility billing system) petition process exists: landlords are required to file a petition to add utility costs into base rent, the city reviews the numbers under CSFRA regulation chapter 13, and the process can take time. Tenants were advised to contact the Rent Stabilization Division to check the status of a property's petition if they suspect utilities should be included.
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