WATER CONSUMPTION

Tenant Responsibility 1. The tenant is responsible for the payment of all water consumption charges incurred during the period of occupancy of a Homeswest tenancy.	1.1 All tenants will receive an account from Homeswest. 1.2 Water consumption proportioning may be considered if a leak or leaks have been reported to Homeswest.
Water Consumption Debt to Homeswest 2. Any water consumption charge paid on behalf of the tenant by Homeswest will be debited to the tenant’s rental account. The tenant must reimburse Homeswest within six weeks of receipt of the account.	2.1 The tenant must reimburse Homeswest in full within six weeks or by affordable fortnightly installments as agreed to by Homeswest in line with 30% of assessable income.
Vacation of a Homeswest Tenancy 3. Upon the vacation of a Homeswest tenancy a special water meter reading will be arranged.	3.1 The cost of reading is $7 and is currently borne by Homeswest. 3.2 The reading will be noted at the top left-hand corner of the vacated and in-going Property Condition Report (PCR). 3.3 The in-going tenant should be advised to read the water meter immediately on occupation and compare the reading with the PCR, reporting any major discrepancy to Homeswest. 3.4 A joint inspection is available at vacation at which time the water meter can be read.

Density Accommodation

4. Where accommodation has a master meter only, Homeswest will apportion the cost of water consumed among all residents on a simple ratio basis.

4.1 Consumption/Apportionment Entitlement

Bedsitter : .75

1 bedroom : 1.10

2 bedroom : 1.60

3 bedroom : 2.10

4 bedroom : 2.60

From these values an individual occupant’s share of the total account will be calculated on a simple ratio basis.

Example:

Total bill for complex – $200

The complex is comprised of four units:

The apportioned account is then calculated as follows:

consumption entitlement / 5.55 x $200

i.e. bedsitter : $27.03

1 bedroom : 39.64

2 bedroom : 57.66

3 bedroom : 75.67