Invalid water usage charge - meter
You can use this sample letter when you are being asked to pay water charges in your rented property but you are aware that there is not a seperate meter for your property.
Copy and paste the template letter below or download a copy from the link above. Remember to substitute your details for the details contained in [square brackets].
[Your name and address]
[Date]
[Landlord’s or agent’s name and address]
Dear …
Re: Water usage charge at [your address]
I have received your letter dated [date]. You state that under the user-pays billing system each tenant must pay a part of the water account. I do not have to pay any part of the water usage charge because the premises at the above address is not separately metered for water.
I refer you to section 39 of the Residential Tenancies Act 2010, which forms clause 10.6 of the standard form of the residential tenancy agreement and states:
“10. The landlord agrees to pay: …
10.6 all charges in connection with a water supply service to residential premises that are not separately metered”.
I trust that this letter clarifies the matter.
Yours sincerely
[T Tenant]
