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(a) As used in this section: (1) "Dwelling unit" means a structure or part of a structure that is used as a home, residence or sleeping place by one person who maintains a household or by two or more persons who maintain a common household. (2) "Water meter" means a device used for measuring and billing for water consumed. (b) No city or public water supply system shall prohibit the installation of a separate water meter for each dwelling unit within a building containing multiple dwelling units in lieu of installation of a master meter for the entire building.
Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 12-16,120; 12-16,123; 12-16,138; 12-16,219; 12-2723, no Kansas city or public water supply system may block the installation of individual water meters in multi-unit residential buildings. This means a building owner can choose to meter each dwelling unit separately rather than relying on a single master meter for the whole building. The rule effectively removes a regulatory barrier that might otherwise prevent unit-by-unit water measurement and billing.
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Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 12-16,120; 12-16,123; 12-16,138; 12-16,219; 12-2723 gives property owners in Kansas the option to install separate water meters for each dwelling unit in a multi-unit building, even if the local utility or city previously required a master meter. Operators who want to bill tenants individually for water consumption generally pursue this separate-metering approach as a permitted alternative. Reviewing local utility procedures and coordinating with the water supplier are steps commonly taken when pursuing individual meter installation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 12-16,120; 12-16,123; 12-16,138; 12-16,219; 12-2723, tenants in Kansas multi-unit buildings may have their unit individually metered for water rather than sharing costs through a master meter arrangement. If a landlord installs separate meters, water billing is tied directly to each unit's consumption, which can affect how utility charges appear on or alongside rent. Tenants with questions about how water charges are calculated or allocated can consult a local tenant-rights organization or Kansas legal aid office 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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