Water metering

A question about : Water metering

I have just moved into a new rented property, rang up Bristol water to inform them that we have moved in, then yesterday I receive a letter to say someone will be round in 10 days to install a water meter. In our contract with the landlord it states we are not allowed to install a water meter, and since the landlord lives next door, they do not have a water meter. What are my rights in terms of this? Is it really 'compulsory' especially if not all the neighbours have a water meter? Also isn't this something they should contact the landlord about as its his property?

Best answers:

• Regulations allow water companies to fit a meter on change of occupant, and there is nothing you or the landlord can do about the situation - i.e. it is not discretionary.
  On rental properties some companies do not fit meters if the rental agreement is less than 6 months.
• They are contacting you because you are the occupier, and hence the bill payer.