Final First Utility Bill- A year late

danconst

I moved into my property in September 2013 and switched from First Utility who were already supplying the property to another supplier. The switch went through on 7th October 2013 and I heard nothing from FU until today where I've recieved a bill for £100.41. This is apparently for the electric/gas I used between 13th sept to 7th Oct although I struggle to see how it can be that expensive. I rang FU and was told there was an issue creating the bill hence why it's taken so long. Over a year!!! Really?? Should I pay?

JJ_Egan

You have meter readings for the period in question ??

danconst

Yes I do. I'm more annoyed with the fact that they've taken over a year to send out the final bill.

Bluebirdman_of_Alcathays

If you have the meter readings then it isn't such a struggle to see how it costs what it costs.

They can chase the debt for 6 years, just like you could if someone owed you money.

If you push them hard they may write some of it off as a goodwill gesture, but ultimately you'll be expected to pay for what you've used, just like everybody else.