NSW fair trading has updated the requirements regarding rental properties and water efficiency.
To be able to pass on water usage costs to the tenant, the property must have separate meter and meet relevant standard.
When a new tenant moves in, the condition report will need to detail the standard of relevant water efficiency items.
Update: since 23 March 2025, water usage charges can only be passed on if all toilets are dual-flush with a minimum 3-star WELS rating. The other measures still apply: shower heads and the internal cold water taps at kitchen sinks and bathroom hand basins must have a maximum flow rate of 9 litres per minute, and there must be no leaking taps or toilets at the start of the tenancy or whenever those fittings are installed, repaired or upgraded.
Get your plumbing experts to conduct your next rental inspection
Fitzgerald Plumbing can do the required inspection, and ensure your property meets requirements.
If the showerhead or tap needs to be upgraded, we can assist promptly.
The completed water efficiency inspection report will be sent to the rental agent/house owner the next business day so that it can be attached to condition report ready for the tenant.