Do I need to pay for the water meter?

Legal analysis: Under normal circumstances, water meters are replaced free of charge by water companies or property management companies because of quality problems or natural disasters. However, if the user uses hot water to pour backward, and the water meter is damaged artificially, and it is required to replace the water meter, then the cost will be borne by the user.

Legal basis: Regulations on Property Management

Forty-fifth property management area, water supply, power supply, gas supply, heating, communications, cable television and other units should charge the relevant fees to the end users. Where a realty service enterprise accepts the entrustment to collect the fees mentioned in the preceding paragraph, it shall not collect additional fees such as handling fees from the owners.

Fifty-second water supply, power supply, gas supply, heating, communications, cable television and other units shall bear the responsibility for the maintenance and conservation of related pipelines and facilities in the property management area according to law.

Fifty-sixth property security risks, endangering public interests and the legitimate rights and interests of others, the responsible person shall timely repair and maintenance, the relevant owners should cooperate. If the responsible person fails to perform the maintenance obligation, it can be maintained by the property service enterprise with the consent of the owners' meeting, and the expenses shall be borne by the responsible person.