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water bill trouble again

hi my water bill shows surface drainage and sewerage standing charge sewerage. what are these and am i responsible for them. also if u lodge sumewhere for a few weeks and are nt the tenant or responsible for any bills can yorkshire water charge u for the water used also for the above drainage and sewerage charges, i would imagine if the tenant hasbnt paid up they just be trying to pin it on sumone
any advise please
dianna xxxxxxxxxx

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  • Cardew
    Cardew Posts: 29,064 Forumite
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    You are responsible the sewerage standing charge.

    The surface drainage charge depends where your surface water goes - into the sewer/running into the road or into a soakaway. If you do a search on this forum you will find a lot of information about this.

    If you have a tenant in your property it depends on the rental agreement who pays - if you are on a meter you would be unwise to pay it yourself as your tenant would have no incentive to be careful with water.
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