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Shock Electricity Bill, Am I liable?
I've been in my property for 2 half years and pay all my bills direct to the utilities, except for Electricity which I thought was covered in a service charge I pay. I've never any letters from any elec companies and I've never seen a bill. The landlord said he had a direct debit coming out of his bank that he couldn't account for and has ONLY JUST realised it is a charge for MY electricity. He says I am now liable for the usage for the last 2.5 years. I accept that I have to pay future charges, but as this was a mistake on the part of the landlord, am I in my rights to refuse having to pay the past charges? Help!
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No you are not. You used it why should you not pay for it? Doesn't matter whose mistake it was. Sorry if thats not the answer you want to hear.
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What does your tennacy agreement say? that should say who is responsible for the bills.:rudolf: DF by Xmas 2018: #83 £8,250/£15,000 55% :rudolf:
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If your STA doesn't specify otherwise, then yes you are liable.No free lunch, and no free laptop
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