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67% increase in water bill
leitmotif
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My latest water bill is 67% higher than last year's bill (up from £540 to £900). I can't get a water meter fitted as my landlord won't allow it. I'm not eligible for any kind of social tariff. I know I can't challenge the rateable value, but is it possible to challenge the 'charge per £ of the rateable value'? The standing charge is only £100, so the bulk of the bill is down to them charging 230% per £ of the rateable value.
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I didn't think a landlord could stop you from getting a meter. have you asked the water company directly?I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe, Old Style Money Saving and Pensions boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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leitmotif said:I know I can't challenge the rateable value, but is it possible to challenge the 'charge per £ of the rateable value'?No, that is all part of the charging structure that your water company agreed with Ofgem. It's not open to challenge by individual households.
It might depend on whether the meter is installed on the landlord's property or eg. under the pavement on the street in front of the property.Brie said:I didn't think a landlord could stop you from getting a meter. have you asked the water company directly?
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To be fair how would your landlord ever know you had a meter fitted until you left?
He couldn't deduct from your deposit.0 -
Can you not request to be considered for assessed charges instead of a fixed rate, essentially billing you what you would be on a meter?0
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You cannot go onto assessed charges unless the supplier is unable to fit a water meter, this is not a situation where the supplier is unable to fit a meter.paradigital said:Can you not request to be considered for assessed charges instead of a fixed rate, essentially billing you what you would be on a meter?0 -
If your tenancy is longer than 6 months, you do not need landlord permission to install a meter.0
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Slightly correct, my understanding is you do not if it does not require any alterations to the property, but for example if it means the drive needs to be dug up, the kitchen cupboard needs to be cut open etc. then you would still need the landlords permission.freesha said:If your tenancy is longer than 6 months, you do not need landlord permission to install a meter.0
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