Water tank refill

Clients may be able to get a Special Needs Grant to cover the cost of both delivery and refilling of a water tank when they meet all qualifications, and where the property they live in is either:

• owned by them or
• rented by them and they are responsible for refilling the water tank

From 1 October 2010, it is the responsibility of the tenant to refill their water tank unless the tenancy agreement specifically states the landlord is responsible for this.

Clients can get a Special Needs Grant to refill their water tank unless their tenancy agreement specifically states that the landlord is responsible.

Before 1 October 2010, landlords were responsible for refilling the water tank for their tenants unless the tenancy agreement specifically stated the tenant was responsible for this.

Clients can get a Special Needs Grant to refill their water tank if their tenancy agreement was signed before 1 October 2010, and it specifically states they are responsible for refilling the water tank.

If their tenancy agreement does not state they are responsible for refilling the water tank, the landlord is responsible for this. In this case, the client cannot get a Special Needs Grant to refill the water tank.

Unless exceptional circumstances exist:

• the maximum amount payable is $500 and
• is restricted to one payment in any 52 week period