Cal. Civ. Code § 170-15-1-7
"Master meter" defined
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Sec. 7. "Master meter" means the use of a meter device to measure, for billing purposes, the amount of water consumed by: (1) a landlord that distributes the water to tenants; or (2) an association that distributes the water to: (A) members; or (B) co-owners.
Indiana administrative rule 170 IAC 15 § 170-15-1-7 establishes what the term 'master meter' means within the broader water utility billing framework. A master meter is a single metering device used to measure total water consumption at a property level—covering water that a landlord then distributes to tenants, or that an association distributes to its members or co-owners. This definition sets the foundation for how downstream billing and sub-metering rules in 170 IAC 15 are applied to multi-unit or shared-water arrangements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under 170 IAC 15 § 170-15-1-7, a landlord who receives water through a single master meter and then distributes that water to tenants is operating within a defined regulatory category in Indiana. Compliant operators generally ensure that their metering and billing practices align with the full set of rules in 170 IAC 15 that govern master meter arrangements, including any requirements around how costs may be passed through to tenants. Understanding this definition is a practical starting point for property owners managing water utilities across multiple units.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Indiana's 170 IAC 15 § 170-15-1-7 defines the 'master meter' setup that applies when a landlord—rather than the utility directly—measures and distributes water to tenants. Tenants living in a master-metered property may have specific rights regarding how water costs are calculated and billed to them under the broader 170 IAC 15 framework. Tenants who have questions about their water billing arrangement can consult a tenant-rights organization or review the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission's rules for further guidance on applicable protections.
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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