If the tenancy is a fixed term tenancy for a term of six months or more – No
Under Section 11 of the Water Industry Act 1999 (adding Section 209A to the Water Industry Act 1991) a landlord cannot prevent the installation or connection of a meter for use in determining the charges which may be fixed in relation to water supplied to the premises comprised in the tenancy and cannot require any consent to be obtained in relation to such installation or connection.
Under Regulations made by the Secretary of State for the Environment, there are circumstances where a water company can fit a meter where they believe there may be high (non-domestic) water consumption.
If the tenant is paying the water bill, they have a right to have a meter installed free of charge, unless it’s not practical or is unreasonably expensive.
Further Reading
Section 11, Water Industry Act 1999
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