Under the Residential Tenancies Act, Clause 46 states: ‘The tenant shall be responsible for all charges associated with the consumption of services supplied to the premises, including electricity, gas, water, and telephone.’

Water consumption accounts will be sent to you quarterly, and unless you advise us otherwise, the payment will be direct debited with your next rental payment from the date of the invoice.

Payment of water consumption does not exempt you from the responsibility of watering lawns and gardens.

Clause 64(B) states: ‘The tenant shall leave the premises in substantially the same condition as the premises were in at the commencement of the tenancy agreement, fair wear and tear excepted.’

If the gardens have been damaged due to lack of water, you will be held responsible at the end of your tenancy.