Can A Council Tenant---

[brenda]

have a water meter fitted?

My friend and her husband have rented a council property for about 20 years,the family have all left home now, and she is looking how to save money on house expenses.
Water bills have always been paid directly to the water authority by themselves. Both work f.t.
Many thanks.

[EDDIE51]

Yes we have just had one fitted , we are in a council house. From the readings so far we are going to save over £300 a year over the council water rates.

[Peter Pedant]

yeah I think they can too

[EDDIE51]

Just apply to your local water company and tell them you want a meter fitted, they will get the permission from the council. Make sure you tell the council as soon as the meter is in use so that they cancel the water rates charge on your rent, the council need to see to confirmation letter from the water company as proof of the meter fitting to know the date to cancel the water rates payments.

[brenda]

Thank you very much for the info ,will pass it to my friend. Sincerely Brenda.