Rent, Utilities my water bill is as high as my light bill.

[Beassly113]

my water bill is as high as my light bill from my electric company the complex says they charge by square footage since the complex has no individual meters. it is just my husband and myself. this is BS. can they do this

 

[army judge]

my water bill is as high as my light bill from my electric company the complex says they charge by square footage since the complex has no individual meters. it is just my husband and myself. this is BS. can they do this

It appears they HAVE charged you.
So, yes, they can and are doing it.
Read your lease.
Your answer is most likely in your lease.
When you asked the management about it, what were you told?

 

[Betty3]

If it is noted in your lease, you apparently agreed to it & yes they can.