Advice needed

Markharr

Hello all,

I rent a one bedroom flat and I have to pay the downstairs shop for my electric and water bill they're charging me 23p pet kWh for electric and £30 per month for water and they won't show me there bill and making me pay the amount stated what can I do about it cause 23p is really high amount to pay.

Also I found out that the communal lighting is on my fuse box so I'm paying for it

Gerry1

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/energy-supply/problems-with-your-energy-supply/what-your-landlord-can-charge-for-energy/

Markharr

I've been citizens advice and they state I can only be charged what they pay and the standing charge and vat at 5% and I challenged the shop who still refuses to accept this and I don't really want to take it to a small claims court cause I have mental health issues and I informed the council too and I'm just getting further into debt cause I'm paying £100 average a month on bills

MovingForwards

If you do not want to take it further, your only other option is to move.

Talldave

....and before moving, check the energy supply arrangements at any new prospective home before signing up.

Gerry1

... and make sure it has mains gas heating, otherwise your electricity will cost a fortune.

Markharr

Can I ask for reimbursement since the communal lighting is on my electric supply or get the communal lighting taking off my electric

Farway

Markharr wrote: »

Can I ask for reimbursement since the communal lighting is on my electric supply or get the communal lighting taking off my electric

You can ask, but by the sound of it your landlord's cooperation so far he may give you a short two word answer