Allows landlords to apportion charges to tenants for water and sewer utility service

HB 2105 allows landlords in multi-unit properties to directly bill tenants for their individual water and sewer usage, rather than including these costs in rent. Landlords may use separate meters for each unit or a formula to allocate common-area costs, but must disclose billing details and cannot charge more than what they were billed by the utility. The bill requires clear written descriptions of allocation methods before leasing and prohibits landlords from charging excessive fees. It directly affects landlords and tenants in rental properties, clarifying that such billing does not subject them to public utility regulations. The bill passed the House unanimously in January 2026.