Report overcharging for water Keep receipts to make things clear
| Property agent: | Any questions before renting? |
| Super: | Tenant |
| Prospective tenant: | What’s the water charge for this subdivided unit? |
| Super: | Landlord |
| Landlord: | Maybe a few hundred dollars |
| Property agent: | Water overcharging is prohibited |
| Super: |
Maximum penalty on first conviction $10,000 subsequent convictions $25,000 |
| Property agent: |
With the amended Waterworks Ordinance landlords shall pay water bills before |
| Super: |
Landlords shall pay water bills before recovering fees from tenants |
| Property agent: |
recovering fees from tenants and give tenants receipts |
| Super: | Landlord Give receipts Tenant |
| Property agent: | and keep copies for two years |
| Super: |
Landlords must keep receipt copies for 2 years |
| Property agent: |
The Water Supplies Department can request information from landlords |
| Super: |
Provision of false information Maximum imprisonment for 6 months |
| Property agent: |
It’s better to install the Department’s separate water meters |
| Super: |
Install Water Supplies Department’s separate water meters |
| Property agent: |
Report overcharging for water Keep receipts to make things clear |
| Super: |
Report overcharging for water Keep receipts to make things clear Inquiry or report hotline 2824 5000 Water Supplies Department logo |
