Real Estate

Common Area Utilities (Electricity / Water)

Recording utility costs for shared areas — lobbies, parking, corridors — in a multi-tenant building.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Common Area Utilities ExpenseExpense (+)1,500.00-
Accrued Liabilities / CashLiability/Asset (-)-1,500.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Common area utilities are an operating cost of the building. In a triple-net lease arrangement, these are typically recharged to tenants through the service charge mechanism.

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