Utility meter readings

Part of the management activity on a property may involve taking meter readings in relation to utilities such as electricity, water and gas. This can be useful when starting and ending tenancies, as well as ad-hoc inspections. 

These can be managed via the Activities > Meter Readings menu.

Adding utility meters

You can add new meters via the Options > Manage Meters menu.

STEP BY STEP

1. Specify the name of the utility provider (see below, if not already listed).
   
   
2. Indicate the type of meter, e.g. bill or pay-as-you-go.
   
   
   
   
3. Specify the serial number of the meter, if required.
4. To assist with location of the meter on future visits, add specific details if applicable.

Managing utility providers

Utility providers, e.g. your gas or electric power company, may be added on-the-fly when creating the meter, or can be managed separately via Settings > Agency > Utility Providers. 

Recording a meter reading

With the utility provider configured, and the meter defined, you can record one or more meter readings, over a period of time.

1. From the Activities > Meter Readings menu, click Add Reading.
2. In the meter reading form, choose the meter, the reading date, and the primary reading. If a secondary meter is in place, you may additional record an extra reading for this visit.