electricity meter access

chip85

Hi all

I own a flat in a block where the communal areas are run by a managment agency who I pay a large service charge to. The electricity meters for all the flats are locked in a basement. In order for me to get readings I need to contact the management who take the readings and email them to me.

However the service I receive is terrible. It takes weeks for me to get the readings I request and frequently readings are missing (I have an economy 7 meter) or out by 10000 units!

Now I don't mind reading my own meter but repeated requests for a key have been ignored. Can the managment company refuse me access?

Many thanks.

Cardew

No, but they might impose a charge to have a representative to come and allow you access.

If you are unhappy with your Management Company, get them replaced.

chip85

It's in the process. Just need to get more leaseholders on board!

Cardew

In a flat in London we leaseholders bought the freehold and the first thing we did was fire the management agents.

However to get back to your point, it is quite normal practice not to allow occupants access to areas where all the meters are kept.