Don't muddy the waters – understanding water charges

25 Feb 2020

Refresh your knowledge on the rights and responsibilities around water charging, hear practical tips on preventing and de-escalating tenancy disputes early, and we’ll show you how to apply these new learnings in a common water charging dispute scenario.

Topics include:

  • Rights and responsibilities regarding water charges
  • Water efficiency standards
  • Guide to understanding water bills
  • Practical negotiation tips for managing tenancy issues
  • Case study of a common water charging dispute.
Original publication on 25 Feb 2020
Last updated on 23 Jul 2021

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