Cal. Civ. Code § 170-15-2-3

Information contained in sub-bills

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Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 170-15-2-3
Sec. 3.
(a) Sub-bills may contain other permissible charges on the same bill if the sub-billing information is separately itemized and visually distinct
from unrelated charges.
(b) Sub-bills must show at least the following information:
(1) The sub-billing date.
(2) The sub-billing rate charged.
(3) The previous balance, if any.
(4) The amount of the sub-bill.
(5) The amount of a tenant's, member's, or co-owner's usage, if applicable.
(6) The amount of an initial setup fee, if due.
(7) A reasonable administrative fee, if any, not to exceed the statutory limit in IC 8-1-2-1.2(l)(4)(B).
(8) The amount of an insufficient funds fee, if due.
(9) The date on which the sub-bill is due, with a statement that the sub-bill due date is independent from the due date of the lease
payment or other charges.
(10) If an estimated sub-bill, a clear and conspicuous coding or other indication identifying the sub-bill as an estimated sub-
bill.
(11) An explanation, which is readily understood, of all codes or symbols, or both, shown on the sub-bill.
(12) The name and telephone number of a person for tenants, members, or co-owners to contact about sub-billing
matters.
(13) The beginning and end date of the period for which the sub-bill is rendered.
(14) The name and address of the tenant, member, or co-owner being billed.
(15) The address or other identifying information for the dwelling unit being billed.
(16) The statement required by IC 8-1-2-1.2(m)(2)(C), including the following contact information for the commission:
(A) (800) 851-4268.
(B) www.in.gov/iurc.

(17) For water sub-bills, the following additional information:
(A) If the dwelling unit's usage is sub-metered, the dates and meter readings of the dwelling unit's sub-meter at the beginning and end of
the period for which the sub-bill is rendered.
(B) The name and telephone number of a person for tenants, members, or co-owners to contact about water service
matters.
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Plain English

Under 170 IAC 15 § 170-15-2-3, any sub-bill issued to a tenant, member, or co-owner for utility or similar charges must include a specific set of information, such as the billing period, the rate applied, any previous balance, the due date, and contact information for billing questions. If the sub-bill is an estimate, it must be clearly marked as such. Water sub-bills carry additional requirements, including sub-meter readings when applicable. Any administrative fee included on the sub-bill is capped at the statutory limit set by Indiana law.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on October 15, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Operators who issue sub-bills under 170 IAC 15 § 170-15-2-3 generally ensure that each bill is fully itemized and visually distinct from unrelated charges such as rent. Compliant sub-bills include all sixteen required data points—billing dates, rates, balances, due dates, contact persons, and the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission's contact information—plus the additional water-specific fields when water is sub-metered. Administrative fees are kept at or below the ceiling established by IC 8-1-2-1.2(l)(4)(B), and estimated bills are clearly coded as estimates.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under 170 IAC 15 § 170-15-2-3, tenants have a right to receive sub-bills that contain detailed, clearly presented information, including the billing period, the rate charged, any fees, and a contact person for billing disputes. The provision also requires that the sub-bill state that its due date is independent from the rent due date, which may be relevant if a billing dispute arises. Tenants who believe a sub-bill is missing required information or contains improper fees can contact the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission at (800) 851-4268 or www.in.gov/iurc, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for general 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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