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title: Utility Update
slug: utility-update
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createdAt: 2025-02-03T05:48:50.164Z
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## Move To The Utility Section

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Login to the** Rentilium ERP** using your credentials. On the dashboard, find the left-hand sidebar menu.
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Select the **Accounting **section to see options like **Billing, Utilities, and Payment**.
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Click on **Utilities **to proceed to the **Utility Consumption Meter Readings section**.
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## Viewing Utility Consumption Meter Readings

On selecting the **Utilities** option, you'll see the **Utility Consumption Meter Readings** page. This page is divided into tabs for different utilities, such as **Electricity** and potentially other services.

The displayed table includes columns such as:

| **Type**                              | **Description**                                      |
| ------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| **Rental Unit**                       | Identifies the specific unit                         |
| **Property**                          | Name of the property associated with the unit        |
| **Tenant**                            | Name of the current occupant                         |
| **Meter Start Reading & End Reading** | Tracks the utility consumption                       |
| **Reading Dates**                     | Indicates the start and end dates for meter readings |
| **Status**                            | Shows if the reading has been updated                |

To make changes to a specific meter reading, click the **Update** button next to the desired record.

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## Updating Meter Readings

When you click the **Update** button, an **Edit Meter Reading** form will appear.

The form includes the following details:

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**Rental Unit and Property Information:** Displayed at the top for reference.
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**Meter Start Reading:** Enter the initial reading value.
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**Meter End Reading: **Enter the final reading value for the billing period.
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**Reading Start Date and End Date: **Specify the date range for the readings.
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After filling in the required fields, double-check the values for accuracy.
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Click **Submit **to update the reading.
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## Confirmation Of Updates

After submitting the updated readings, a confirmation message will appear stating **"Meter reading updated successfully"**. Now:

- Click **OK** to close the confirmation message.
- The status in the utility readings table will update to **"Updated"**, reflecting the recent changes.

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## Verifying Updated Meter Readings

Return to the **Utility Consumption Meter Readings** page to verify that the readings have been updated correctly.

Check the following details:

- **Meter Start Reading** and **End Reading**: Ensure the values match the data entered.
- **Reading Dates**: Confirm that the dates are correct.
- **Updated On**: The system will display the date when the last update was made.
- If any discrepancies are noticed, click **Update** again to make necessary corrections.

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## Common Issues

- **Incorrect Readings**: If you notice incorrect readings after submission, use the **Update** button to correct the data immediately.
- **Submission Errors**: If the system does not allow submission, check if all mandatory fields are filled correctly.
- **Missing Data**: In case data is missing, ensure that the rental unit and tenant details are correctly configured in the system.