Is Sub-Metering Legal for Landlords?
The Question Landlords Ask Most
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.
Stop Paying for Tenant Heat!
Recover up to 100% of your heating costs with Heat Meter Pro™
No more open windows.
No more spiked thermostats.
No more surprise heating bills.
See What You Could Recover
Meters needed
0
Up to 8 apts per meter
Hardware (Year 1)
$0
One-time @ $199.95 each
Subscription / yr
$0
$49.95 / mo / meter
Year 1 Investment
$0
Hardware + Subscription (Year 1)
Year 1 net
$0
Seasonal cost − Year 1 Investment
Years 2–10 (each year)
$0
Seasonal cost − Subscription
Year 10 net
$0
Seasonal cost − Subscription
Total (10 yrs)
$0
Sum of annual nets across 10 years
Note: Example math for planning purposes. Actual results vary by building, usage, and configuration.
Every season you wait, wasted heat drains thousands from your pocket
Maximize Your Profitability
6-Unit Case Study:
Last year, a landlord paid $6,239 in heating costs by including heat in the rent.
With Heat Meter Pro™, tenants were billed for their actual usage — the landlord recovered everything.
- Fuel Cost: $6,239/year
- Recovery: 100%
- Sub-Metering Cost: $599.40/year
- Net Savings: $5,639.60 (90% gain)
3 Easy Steps
Easy Installation
Connects to existing heating system. No plumbing needed. No apartment entry required.
Automated & Transparent
Heat Meter Pro™ links to our secure data center. Tenants are billed fairly based on usage — no disputes.
Dashboard & Reminders
Spend ~60 seconds/month entering your fuel bill. Automated invoices, text reminders, and reports. That easy!
A Smarter Way to Handle Heating Expenses
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.
- Automated
- Accurate
- Transparent
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Multi-Unit Investor
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Real Estate Investor
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Complex Owner
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12 Year Investor
Heat Meter Pro™
$199.95
One-time purchase. Requires subscription to function.
What’s Included
- 1 Heat Meter Pro™ (up to 8 zones)
- Mounting hardware
- 5VDC power adapter
- Installation cables
- 24×7 support
- 12-month warranty
Heat Meter Pro™
$199.95
One-time purchase. Requires subscription to function.
What’s Included
- 1 Heat Meter Pro™ (up to 8 zones)
- Mounting hardware
- 5VDC power adapter
- Installation cables
- 24×7 support
- 12-month warranty
Subscription
$49.95/mo
Billed annually at $599.40.
What’s Included
- Access to all dashboard features
- Automated tenant invoices
- Automated tenant text reminders
- Tenant payment tracking
- Landlord reports
Subscription
$49.95/mo
Billed annually at $599.40.
What’s Included
- Access to all dashboard features
- Automated tenant invoices
- Automated tenant text reminders
- Tenant payment tracking
- Landlord reports
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