Part 2: Creating and Sending Your First Bill

Step 1: Add Tenants

• Go to the Tenants tab
• Enter Name + Email only
• Usage will auto-link to the correct tenant

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Step 2: Add a Utility Water Bill

• Go to Billing → Click "Add Bill"
• Enter:
  • Total water bill amount
  • Billing period
  • Any fixed or per-unit fees
• Select Split Logic Option:
  • Usage-based
  • Evenly split
  • Flat fee per unit

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Step 3: Review Invoices

• Click into the Billing Summary (not “Tenant Report”)
• Each invoice includes:
  • Usage
  • Line items (e.g., convenience fee, base fee)
  • Total due
  • Due date
  • Payment link 

📌 Note: Invoices won't generate if water usage is zero unless fixed fees are entered.

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Step 4: Send Invoices

• Click “Send” to deliver invoices to tenants via email
• Subject line currently set to default — update through Stripe branding settings

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Step 5: Collect Payments

• Tenants have 21 days to pay
• Payment methods: Card, ACH (depending on Stripe config)
• View status in dashboard (paid, pending, late)

📌 Note: Use Stripe’s customer portal for saved cards or scheduling payments.