OH HB589

Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to adopt rules governing residential utility reselling by proprietors (landlords, park operators, and unit owners associations) within one year of the bill's effective date.

Prohibits proprietors from charging occupants a distinct utility charge for service provided to common areas.

Requires utility charges to not exceed what occupants would pay as direct customers of the utility provider at residential rates, excluding common-area usage, except when using approved ratio or formula methods.

Allows proprietors to use ratio or formula-based charges (based on number of occupants, square footage, or similar factors) but prohibits aggregate charges exceeding the total bill received for a master meter.

Permits proprietors to either factor utility costs into standard monthly charges (rent or condominium fees) or purchase utility service components from competitive providers while remaining compliant with PUC rules; preserves authority of municipalities and local jurisdictions to prohibit or limit residential utility reselling.