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Resolving water bill problem with landlord

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    CharlieRabbit01 wrote: »
    My bill is only £25 a quarter, for 2 of us with a dishwasher, we're with south east water.

    OP i agree with the other posters you are responsible for the water you use, with regards to the leak I believe if if was within your property it is your responsibility and if it's outside its the water boards responsibility and therefore you could request them to pay the difference where your bill was too high due to a leak.

    However as your leak was inside the property and you didn't report it/see it sooner then the hard truth is its your responsibility.

    If you "did a runner" the water board will still chase you as your name is on the bill.

    What if I legged it to France !!! :)
  • Kynthia
    Kynthia Posts: 5,692 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Just because it's not fair doesn't mean it's someone elses fault or responsibility. The LL repaired a fault as soon as it was reported and utilities are the tenant's responsibility.
    Don't listen to me, I'm no expert!
  • debrag
    debrag Posts: 3,426 Forumite
    edited 26 October 2012 at 8:18PM
    dimbo61 wrote: »
    If your tenancy started on the 8th of july should you not be out by the 7th of december or you could end up paying for the whole of december?
    £28.37 per month for water for one person.
    How much would it have been for the water rates ?

    For the 2 of us it's £23 a month, none meter.
  • CharlieRabbit01
    CharlieRabbit01 Posts: 1,246 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    I'm beginning to wonder if this OP is actually being serious.
  • mrginge
    mrginge Posts: 4,843 Forumite
    I think you should not only do a runner, but also smash the **** out of the meter too. And the boiler.
    Then if anyone comes after you for the money just stab them.
    Simples.
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