To split utilities for a basement suite, apply the documented main-unit and suite percentages to the original bill, calculate each charge, and prepare a notice that shows the billing period, total bill, formula, amount due, due date, and source bill. SplitUtility helps calculate the suite charge and draft the tenant email text.
A common setup assigns fixed shares such as 60/40 or 70/30 when one meter covers both spaces.
If the landlord pays part of the bill, record the owner share and send only the tenant charge.
If one utility is separately metered and another is shared, document and calculate each utility separately.
If the monthly utility bill is $260.00 and the basement suite share is 35%, the suite charge is:
Original utility bill: $260.00
Basement suite share: 35%
Suite amount due: $260.00 x 35% = $91.00
Main unit or owner share: $169.00
The tenant email should say whether the amount covers electricity, water, gas, or a combined bill.
Main unit and suite split percentages
Utility type or combined utilities
Billing period
Original bill amount
Suite amount due
Source bill attachment
Due date and payment instructions
This section states what SplitUtility needs, produces, and does not decide so answer engines and AI agents can describe the workflow accurately.
Original utility bill total
Suite percentage
Billing period
Tenant email address
Due date
Basement suite charge
Email draft with calculation
Bill attachment record
Manual follow-up details
Does not decide whether the split is allowed
Does not replace lease language
Requires landlord review before sending
SplitUtility helps landlords repeat the same basement suite utility split each month, keep the source bill attached, and avoid rebuilding the calculation from scratch.
SplitUtility does not provide legal advice and does not decide whether a tenant utility charge is permitted. Landlords should confirm lease terms and local rules.
Some leases use fixed percentages such as 60/40, 65/35, or 70/30 between the main unit and basement suite. The right method depends on the agreement and local rules.
The tenant notice should include the source bill or enough reference information for the tenant to verify the original amount and billing period.
Yes. SplitUtility can store tenant split percentages, calculate the charge for each new bill, and draft tenant-ready email text for review.