Recharging electricity and water
1 min read · Updated 12 October 2026
If the municipal account is in the owner’s name, recharge the tenant at cost and share the statement. Adding a mark-up is a common complaint at the Rental Housing Tribunal.
In Porchlight: upload the statement and the recharge equals the statement amount, with the statement attached for your tenant.
General information, not legal or tax advice. For your situation, speak to an attorney or a tax practitioner.