Utility billing & RUBS

Bill utilities and run RUBS allocations without a spreadsheet

Allocate water, gas, electric, and common-area utility costs to residents with auditable RUBS math or sub-meter reads — landing on the lease ledger, not a side sheet.

Why utility billing drifts

Most managers run utility allocations in a spreadsheet, then hand-key the charge into the ledger — which is where the charge and the audit diverge. Ayillo runs the allocation (RUBS ratios or sub-meter reads) and posts the resulting charge to the resident's lease ledger directly, with the calculation method and inputs preserved as evidence. An owner or auditor can open any utility charge and see exactly how it was derived.

Allocation methods supported

  • RUBS (ratio utility billing system) by occupant count, square footage, or a custom weight.
  • Sub-meter reads for water, gas, or electric.
  • Common-area utility recovery for commercial CAM and residential common areas.
  • Vacancy cost handling so an empty unit's share doesn't vanish onto the other residents.
  • Run history preserved for audit and dispute.
FAQ

Frequently asked

Is RUBS legal everywhere?

RUBS is allowed in most jurisdictions but regulated in some. Ayillo records the method used so you can prove compliance.

Do charges post automatically each month?

Yes. An allocation run generates the charges and posts them to each resident's ledger on your schedule.

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