Unknown Elecricity Supplier

Tomji

I moved into this flat 2 months ago. The previous tenant didn't cancel ANY of the utilities. Bills kept floating in and I started to call them and say this person has moved and I am the new tenant. This has worked for Gas and Water, electricity however, just flows, no one sends a bill or a reminder.

What should I do? Sign up for an account with just anyone? Waiting out and see what happens (I don't want to suddenly have no power).

I guess I might have fallen through the cracks and simply get free electricity for as long as I live here?

Please advise!

tripled

Bextech's post will help you identify the ele provider... http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=5350859&postcount=4
I wouldn't rely on gettting free ele as you will probably just get a large bill in a few months time.

wills34

call the supplier explain open account in your name give meter reads they will backdate an estimate 2 months. Do this asap otherwise who knows what estimated bill will arrive through the door in a couple of months. Yuo have inherited the supplier at the address and are responsible to pay them

Tomji

Thx, I will call them.
Who would leave are their utilities running while moving home? crazy people...
I it not normal to close all the accounts?

tripled

Most people do, but some people don't bother. The bills will still catch up with them in the end