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Nah, the reason is most likely because the government uses a out of date customer billing system (I work in IT and specialize in utility billing). It probably can't handle two accounts for the one premises and the tenant/landlord relationship. In Victoria we have split bills too, the tenant...

I didn't address this fully before. This is actually a very good question. Obviously the easiest way for the agent to demonstrate this is to provide a certificate. And naturally the landlord wouldn't want to pay for a certificate if they aren't required to by law (which cost Marg4000 from a...

Yes, it's a difficult one and it's all still pretty new for everyone. In Victoria we charge for water and there is none of this water efficiency stuff at all. Personally, I'm willing just state they are compliant (the houses are really new, and perhaps I can also do some simple testing...

Hi Peter, The RTA have emailed me confirmation that my interpretation is correct and getting a certificate is not mandatory. The ways to demonstrate are listed on the RTA's website. A smart agents would note the presence of compliant taps, showers and toilets on the condition reports to...

I have just requested the RTA email me something stating that such a certificate is not mandatory. They agreed to, hopefully it comes through...

Ummm.... see my post above. The RTA has said these are not required by law. It's not a matter of being tight, it's a matter of being smart and not paying for stuff I don't need. The RTA has said it's not required and I am yet to hear of a case where such a certificate was requested by someone...

Thank you Wylie! Can I ask who did this? Does your PM take meter readings? Do they do calcs right up to the move in/move out dates or just the first full bill during the tenancy? Can I ask what paperwork you are referring to?

Hi everyone, I understand in QLD that traditionally it's the landlord that pays for water usage and that's what everyone is used to. This is very different that what we have in Victoria where the tenants have paid for years. In QLD in July 2009 this was changed to be more like Victoria (with...