What is the penalty for disrupting the antimagnetic seal on the counter

Some tenants try to reduce the cost of paying for water, gas or electricity on their own. Often they resort to illegal methods, for example, use a magnet on the counter, or completely break the seal. In some cases, the failure of the seal occurs completely by accident, for example, through the fault of the pet.

For the accidental separation of the seal from the counter, no fines are legislatively provided for, but there are pitfalls in this matter. For residents in apartment buildings there is a special rule. If there is an HOA, the fine in most cases is displayed in the contract. In all other cases, the supplier should rely only on applicable law.

It should be borne in mind that in cases where the seal was accidentally broken, the owner of the premises must urgently notify the resource supply organization about this fact, otherwise the HOA. If the owner of the apartment reported this on his own, then the situation is regarded as a water meter breakdown. Then, the cost of equipment is recovered from the owner, taking into account the average monthly amount of waste of water during the absence of a seal.

If the landlord preferred to hide the fact of a breakdown, and it was revealed during the inspection, then the calculation is made taking into account the tenfold volume of water consumption. This calculation applies to cases of interference in the functioning of the node.

To avoid a fine, you must contact your service provider yourself. For example, if you plan to repair an apartment where the old meter will be replaced with a new one, the whole process will be documented. A representative from the supplier will record the removal of the seal.

If there was an accidental breakdown of the seal, then it is highly recommended not to postpone this moment and immediately contact the organization engaged in the maintenance of water meters. This can be a HOA, a management company, a water utility or any other organization in whose competence these issues are. It is best to submit a personal application, which will be made in duplicate. The statement must disclose the reason for the failure of the seal, as well as the time of the incident. After that, the date of arrival of the representative from the organization to resolve the situation is specified. This document will allow you to avoid payment calculated in ten times.