Who will pay for the broken water meter?

First, if the water meter is damaged artificially, the user of the water meter shall be responsible and bear the cost of replacing the water meter.

Two, the property service contract has other provisions on the replacement of water meters, from its provisions.

Article 284 of the Civil Code: The owner may manage the building and its ancillary facilities by himself, or entrust the property service enterprise or other managers to manage it.

The owner has the right to replace the realty service enterprise or other managers selected by the construction unit according to law.

Legal basis:

Article 35 of the Regulations on Property Management

The realty service enterprise shall provide corresponding services in accordance with the stipulations of the realty service contract.

The realty service enterprise fails to perform the realty service contract, causing personal and property safety damage to the owner, and shall bear corresponding legal responsibilities according to law.