Is Sub-Metering Legal for Landlords?
One of the first questions landlords have about heat metering is: “Is it legal?”
The answer: in most states, yes — as long as tenants are billed at cost, not at a profit.


Connects to existing heating system. No plumbing needed. No apartment entry required.
Heat Meter Pro™ links to our secure data center. Tenants are billed fairly based on usage — no disputes.
Spend ~60 seconds/month entering your fuel bill. Automated invoices, text reminders, and reports. That easy!

Our Heat Meter Pro™ is the interface between your heating system and our secure data center. Tenants pay for their actual usage — not your open windows.






One-time purchase. Requires subscription to function.
One-time purchase. Requires subscription to function.
Billed annually at $599.40.
Billed annually at $599.40.

One of the first questions landlords have about heat metering is: “Is it legal?”
The answer: in most states, yes — as long as tenants are billed at cost, not at a profit.

Without hard data, landlords are left wondering:

Managing a rental property is full of surprises — tenant turnover, maintenance issues, seasonal expenses. Heating bills shouldn’t be another question mark.
Yet wi...