moved to new house but still havent called the electricity company !

secondary

Hi,

As i said in the title, its been 2 weeks but a very busy one.

I completely forgot to call the companies.

Will they impose a fine of some sort ? Can I just say I moved in now ?

Thanks

Andy_Hamilton

Don't be daft, people leave houses for months when doing them up etc.
Your previous tenents/home owners should have given the orginal suppliers their final meter readings so that's the reading you will start being billed from.

Read your meters tomorrow just incase your previous owners failed to contact the suppliers

spiro

Andy_Hamilton wrote: »

Don't be daft, people leave houses for months when doing them up etc.
Your previous tenents/home owners should have given the orginal suppliers their final meter readings so that's the reading you will start being billed from.

Read your meters tomorrow just incase your previous owners failed to contact the suppliers

Most people moving out phone through to their supplier with a reading to ensure they dont get over billed. If you provide a start reading that is different then the 2 suppliers have to agree a reading. However if the old customer doesnt like the reading because its higher then they can dispute it. That is when they may find out you lied about your moving in date.

Cardew

As soon as you use any electricity you have entered a legally binding 'deemed contract'.

2 weeks is not a long time, but if you attempt to 'get away' with using your current meter reading, it will mean the outgoing occupant will be paying for your electricity - unless they have given their reading and then there will be a dispute.

brysiewysie

It will really only be a dispute if you change supplier without getting it sorted. Get it sorted now while you're with the same power company, it's a darn site easier getting things resolved while you're with the same provider as the previous occupant. Moving supplier with incorrect readings just adds unneccessary complications and do give them a true reading from your move in date!