Is Water Tax Deductible from Income from House Property?
A full tank should be provided by the landlord at the start of a tenancy, and the tenant should leave a full tank when vacating. The tenancy agreement must record that the tenant will arrange and pay for any refills they need.
Is there a limit to how much a water company can recover?
There are no legal limits to amount they can recover, but in practice they may decide to charge you for this year plus the last six years. The Consumer Council for Water can give information on how debts have been recovered by water companies in the past. The water company can’t disconnect your water supply if you don’t pay.
Can a water company backdate a water bill?
Water companies are entitled to bill you for the services they provide. They can backdate bills regardless of whether they have billed you before. One reason for getting a backdated bill is that the water company has only just become aware of the existence of your property.