What is a Water Efficiency Certificate?

Water Efficiency Certificates in South East Queensland

When it comes to getting your home ready to rent out, there are a huge variety of aspects to consider. From rental amounts to property managers to ensure the property is safe to lease, the list is endless and can seem a little overwhelming at times.

So, to make things a little easier we thought we would take one thing off your list – Water Compliance Certificates. They are a big thing when it comes to ensuring you can bill out any water used in the rental property to any tenants, so we thought we’d put a bit of information together as to what they are, how they work and who can issue them.

If you have any further questions regarding Water Efficiency Certificates, give Fallon Solutions a call on 1300 762 260 and we can assist.

Obtaining a Water Compliance Certificate in Queensland

So, who’s responsibility is it to obtain a water compliance certificate in Queensland? It is the responsibility of the property owner (Landlord) or a Real Estate Agent to speak to the plumber and arrange for a Water Efficiency Certificate to be issued.

Who can issue a Water Efficiency Certificate?

Only an appropriately qualified plumber can issue a Water Efficiency Certificate. That’s why our team are available for same-day service all across South East Queensland.

Why should you get a Water Efficiency Certificate?

If you are hoping to rent a property out, in order to on-charge all water expenses to a tenant, you must have a Water Compliance Certificate QLD issued. Landlords are able to pass on all water consumption charges, including bulk water delivery, as long as the following requirements are met:

• The rental property is individually metered.
• The rental property is certified water-efficient by an issued Water Efficiency Certificate.
• The tenancy agreement states that the tenant must pay the water consumption costs.

How can you ensure your rental property is compliant?

There are a few ways that you can ensure your rental property is water efficiency compliant, including:

• Upgrading tap-ware and outlets.
• Installing flow-restricting aerators.
• Installing flow restrictor fittings behind the spouts.
• Installing flow restrictors in taps.

All of the above can generally be completed by your local plumber, so get in contact with them for further information.

24/7 Emergency Plumbers

Our master plumbers are available 24/7 for emergency services in Greater Brisbane. Offering you peace of mind in stressful circumstances, you can trust that a Fallon Solutions plumber will be there promptly when you need them.

Plumbing emergency services are available to residents of:

• Brisbane
• Ipswich
• Logan
• Moreton Bay
• Redlands

For residential or commercial plumbing emergencies, call us on 1300 054 488.

South East Queensland Qualified Plumbers

If you have any questions regarding Water Efficiency Certificates, or would like to arrange for one of our friendly plumbers to come out and complete a Water Efficiency Certificate for your rental property, give Fallon Solutions a call on 1300 762 260 or Book Online today. With more than 60 years in the business, we know what we’re doing.

Resources:

Residential Tenancies Authority (Water Charging): https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/Renting/During-a-tenancy/Rent-and-other-bills/Water-charging

Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Regulations 2009: https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/pdf/inforce/2009-07-01/sl-2009-0074