📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

No water bill but still have supply?

Hi,

A friend of mine moved into a new build flat 2 years ago. She's received a few letters from the water company addressed to The Occupier, saying they think she might need a water account as she's using the water. She has let these pile up but still hasn't received a bill, but is still receiving water.

Why hasn't the supplier billed her or cut off the supply?

Comments

  • Robin9
    Robin9 Posts: 12,833 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Has she contacted the water company ?
    Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
  • ReVo
    ReVo Posts: 6 Forumite
    She hasn't made any contact with them, but is still getting/using water
  • lincroft1710
    lincroft1710 Posts: 18,993 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Is this the same flat which hasn't got a Council Tax band?
    If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales
  • Robin9
    Robin9 Posts: 12,833 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    The longer she delays contacting them the bigger the bill she will get - hope she's been saving up.


    How does she think the water suppliers will know who is using the water ?

    What about the gas, electric, council tax ?
    Never pay on an estimated bill. Always read and understand your bill
  • t0rt0ise
    t0rt0ise Posts: 4,487 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    They won't cut off the supply, they aren't allowed to do that any more. She needs to contact them and open an account.
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Why hasn't she registered for an account? Did she read the meter upon occupation, if metered?
    Domestic supplies are not disconnected for non-payment.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 351.5K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.3K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 453.9K Spending & Discounts
  • 244.5K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 599.8K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.2K Life & Family
  • 258.1K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.