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All lots within the scheme must have a sub-meter. |
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The sub-meters are installed in compliance with Council’s technical specifications and guidelines. |
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The sub-meters are accessible to read. |
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The Body Corporate retains ownership and maintenance responsibilities of the sub-meters. |
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The Body Corporate accepts liability for water consumption supplied to the common property defined as common property water consumption. |
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The Body Corporate accepts the responsibility to either replace the sub-meters every 8 years, or to have each sub-meter “verified” in accordance with the Australian Standard. |
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The Body Corporate agrees that, should the requirements under the agreement not be met, the Council will then revert to the previous system of reading the main meter for the complex and billing the Lot owners based on contribution lot entitlements. |
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As an owner occupier, you are assured that you are only being billed for the water usage that you are actually using. |
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As an owner investor, the water usage component of your council rates notice can be on-charged to the tenant if: |
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The rental property is individually metered (or water is delivered by vehicle); and |
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The rental property is ‘water efficient’ (see below); and |
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The tenancy agreement states the tenant must pay for water consumption. Water charging – Residential Tenancies Authority |
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The internal cold water taps and single mixer taps (excluding bathtub taps and taps for appliances) must have a maximum flow rate of 9 litres per minute. |
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All shower heads must have a maximum flow rate of 9 litres per minute. |
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All toilets’ dual flush function must not exceed 6.5 litres on full flush and 3.5 litres on half flush, and a maximum average flush volume of 4 litres. |