You sure can. Meters are actually owned by the Networks and Metering companies, not the home owner, so you won't be breaking any terms in your lease by switching your meter. We encourage you to let your landlord or property manager know you're having the meter upgraded.
If you are in a newer apartment or unit, installing a smart meter shouldn't affect other owners in your complex, nor should it affect any future tenants of the property.
If a new tenant decides to use a different retailer from Amber then they can keep the Smart Meter and use it with a new retailer at no cost from us.
What if I'm in an older block of flats/units/apartments?
In some cases, additional work may be required to install a smart meter in blocks of units, apartments, or townhouses, where multiple electricity meters share the same power supply. In this case, an "isolation" procedure may be required for the electrician to safely install the new meter without cutting power to other homes. This is particularly common in old apartment blocks in Sydney.
If we find this is the case for your property, we'll contact you as soon as possible to explain what work is needed.
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