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Utilities Included Rent Receipt Example
This receipt documents June 2025 rent for Unit 5B in Chicago where water, trash, and sewer are included in the monthly payment. Base rent of $1,650.00 and the $125.00 utility flat fee appear as separate lines totaling $1,775.00. The receipt lists which utilities are covered so there is no ambiguity about what the flat fee includes.
This utilities-included rent receipt documents a $1,800 monthly payment that bundles base rent ($1,500), water ($50), electric ($150), and trash ($100). The receipt itemizes each utility allotment for tenant budgeting and tax record purposes.
Receipt Breakdown
What Makes This Receipt Realistic
- • Base rent and utility fee shown separately, not bundled into one line
- • Specific utilities listed (water, trash, sewer), not just "utilities"
- • Note clarifies which utilities are NOT included (electricity, gas)
- • Electronic transfer recorded, no check number needed for ACH
- • Math: $1,650.00 + $125.00 = $1,775.00
- • Balance Due $0.00 confirms full payment for the period
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this utilities-included rent receipt show?
This receipt documents Receipt #RR-2025-0601. Landlord: Riverside Property Group, 840 W. Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607. Tenant: Marcus T. Williams. Property: Unit 5B, 1618 W. Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614. Rental Period: June 1–30, 2025. Base Rent: $1,650.00. Utilities Flat Fee (water, trash, sewer): $125.00. Total: $1,775.00. Payment: Electronic Transfer. The utilities flat fee covers water, trash removal, and sewer, electricity and gas billed separately by tenant.
Why does a utilities-included receipt list rent and utilities as separate lines?
Showing rent and utilities as separate lines clarifies what each dollar pays for, which matters for tax purposes, housing program documentation, and lease renewals. For tenants claiming a rent deduction or applying to income-based housing programs, only the base rent portion counts, the utility fee is a separate expense. For landlords, separating the utility fee makes it easier to adjust when utility costs change at lease renewal without rewriting the base rent. Some jurisdictions also require that utility charges appear as a separate line on the receipt rather than being bundled into the rent amount.
What happens if utility costs exceed the flat fee?
With a flat-fee utility structure, the tenant pays a fixed amount regardless of actual usage. If the building's utility bills exceed the sum of all tenants' flat fees, the landlord absorbs the difference. If utility costs are lower, the landlord retains the surplus. This arrangement gives tenants cost certainty and protects against unusually high bills in winter months. Some leases include a utility cap provision, if building-wide usage exceeds a threshold, the flat fee increases at the next lease renewal. The receipt should list which utilities are covered by the flat fee so tenants know what is included.