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Who pays the bills???
richard001
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Never done this before and I don't 100% trust my new flatmate
Are you and/or him named as tenants on the tenancy agreement?? Does it say "jointly & severally" ?? If both named & J&S then you are both liable for all the rent... so if he disappears, you still have to pay his share. Household bills are minor in comparison.
However, suggest -
Council Tax - easy, both named with Council, bith pay half
Water/Gas/Electric - depends how much is used. If you don't trust him go for a key meter//
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Broadband
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If you are joint tenants then you are both jointly liable for council tax and should both be named.I no longer work in Council Tax Recovery but instead work as a specialist Council Tax paralegal assisting landlords and Council Tax payers with council tax disputes and valuation tribunals. My views are my own reading of the law and you should always check with the local authority in question.0
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Either:
1. Put bills in both names
2. Put half the bills in your name and half in his name. If you don't trust him put the bills that you think will be most expensive or easy to run up large bills in his name i.e. telephone if you aren't blocking outgoing calls, heating, electricityI'm not cynical I'm realistic
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