Cal. Civ. Code § 170-15-1-11
"Total net charge" defined
Operative Text
Sec. 11. For water or sewage disposal service, "total net charge" means the charge a water or sewer utility imposes on a landlord or an association for water or sewage disposal service for a given billing period inclusive of applicable taxes but exclusive of late fees and other incidental or extraordinary fees and charges.
Under 170 IAC 15 § 170-15-1-11, the term 'total net charge' has a specific meaning when applied to water or sewage disposal service in Indiana. It refers to the amount a water or sewer utility bills a landlord or housing association for a given billing period, including applicable taxes, but leaving out late fees and any other incidental or extraordinary charges. This definition sets the baseline figure used in calculating how utility costs may be passed through or allocated under the broader regulation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 170 IAC 15 § 170-15-1-11, compliant operators generally identify the 'total net charge' by using the base utility bill amount plus applicable taxes, while excluding any late fees or extraordinary charges from that figure. Property owners and managers who sub-meter or allocate water or sewer costs to tenants typically rely on this defined amount as the starting point for any permissible cost recovery. Keeping clear records of each billing period's utility invoices—separating base charges and taxes from late or incidental fees—is a practice consistent with operating under this definition.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
170 IAC 15 § 170-15-1-11 establishes what counts as the 'total net charge' for water or sewage disposal service, which matters because it limits what a landlord or association can include when passing utility costs on to residents. Tenants should be aware that late fees and other incidental or extraordinary charges are explicitly excluded from this defined amount, meaning those items generally should not factor into any utility allocation a landlord bases on this figure. Tenants who believe utility charges they are being asked to pay exceed what this definition permits may wish to review their billing statements carefully and consult a tenant-rights organization or the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission for guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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