I think you've got the wrong section there, and in any case, the Act has been extensively amended.
You need section 144A as inserted by the Water Industry Act 1999.
Sairey
Of course he could capitalise on the renting market and just carry on letting it out, possibly buying a new house with no water meter.
:¬)
Pete
If people only did things that made sense the world would be a very different and much better place.
NT
to install a meter whenever the tenant changes.
Basically, if the OP moved back in, the water company could insist on a meter right now, even if none already existed.
Christian.
With our water co., you have a 12 month trial after which you can revert to the old billihg method. The meter stays in place and as soon as the property changes hands the new owners have to pay for a meterd supply.
Question is, can they deem a change of tenants to be the same as change of ownership?
MBQ
A metered supply would almost certainly be cheaper than the old method for less than four people unless you are particularly profligate with your water.
MBQ
Are you sure that =A320 is the actual *cost* of the water and not some semi-random monthly payment based on the previous usage. Ask for a statement of account and see if you are in credit and can reduce the monthly payment.
MBQ
And are you sure that you aren't taking Sewerage charges into account in one bill and not in the other? Anglian water charge over £120 for sewage alone in the 3 Valleys Area, and I imagine Thames Water's charges are similar.
Andy
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