🌴 California Shared Utility Disclosure
Required Disclosure for California Rental Properties
REQUIRED WHEN UTILITIES ARE NOT SEPARATELY METERED: Under Cal. Civ. Code § 1940.9, California landlords must disclose in writing before renting if a unit's utilities are shared with other units or not separately metered. The disclosure must describe the arrangement and how costs are calculated. Failure to provide this disclosure allows the tenant to terminate the tenancy or seek damages.
⚡ Shared Utility Arrangement
Under Cal. Civ. Code § 1940.9, landlords must disclose in writing before renting if utilities are not separately metered. Failure to disclose allows tenants to terminate the lease or seek damages.
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Under California Civil Code § 1940.9, landlords who require tenants to pay utility costs must disclose in writing, prior to the tenancy, how those costs are calculated — especially when utilities are shared between units or not separately metered.
When This Disclosure Is Required
- Utilities are on a master meter shared between units
- Landlord uses RUBS (Ratio Utility Billing System) to allocate costs
- Unit has a submeter but cost is shared in any way
- Any time a utility not included in rent is not separately billed to the tenant
⚖ Legal Disclaimer
This form is for informational purposes only. California disclosure requirements change frequently. Consult a qualified California attorney to ensure full compliance with current disclosure obligations before signing any lease.
