Water restrictions and tenants

[tssk]

Now that mandatory water restrictions have been announced

(see http://www.sydneywater.com.au/everydropcounts/news/WR_index.cfm )

what will you/can you ask tenants to do to conserve water?

 

[Aceyducey]

Nothing new for those of us with property in Canberra!

We do nothing at the moment, though with Level 3 restrictions coming in it's probably worth revisiting.

Cheers,

Aceyducey

 

[tssk]

Just to remind everyone, every so often Sydney water have stands set up at community fairs, and they usually sell great water saving widgets really cheaply.

Low flow showerheads are fantastic, we bought one from Sydney water for $15 and not only does it save the landlord money (and saves on water usage) it gives a much firmer pressure.

 

[Mitzi]

Hi Tssk

There should be some "water wise" brochures available from the Council - if you have a PM (he/she) should be up on it and be one step ahead. However if you manage your own, get some literature to the tenants. Be positive in seeking their cooperation "for everone's benefit". Ask them to report any leaks immediately- toilet, taps etc (the restrictive shower head is good)and make sure they are quickly fixed. Up here the tenant is charged (if you wish) for "excess water", "excess" being over approx 1000 ltrs daily. Water restrictions probably exclude the use of sprinklers, however remind them that a sprinkler uses 1000 ltrs per hour - the entire daily allowance.

Good luck


Mitzi