Corpus Christi landlords may pass through water, sewer, trash, and other utility costs to tenants if the lease discloses the method. Texas Property Code subchapter K governs submetering and allocation. The city does not regulate the dollar amount of pass-throughs.
Corpus Christi multifamily landlords frequently allocate water, sewer, trash, gas, and pest-control costs to tenants through submetering or RUBS-style ratio billing. Texas Property Code §§92.151 to 92.164 sets the rules: any allocation must be disclosed in the lease, billing must be itemized, and the landlord cannot mark the cost above what the utility charged. The Texas Public Utility Commission rules supplement, particularly for water submetering. The city does not add additional caps or disclosure forms beyond state law and Public Utility Commission §24.281 onward. Late fees on utility pass-throughs are limited and must mirror the utility billing cycle disclosed in the lease.
Marked-up utility billing, undisclosed pass-throughs, or shutoffs for nonpayment of pass-through charges can violate TX Property Code §92.157 and PUC rules, creating tenant remedies including statutory damages.
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