Landlord just sent me a £2000 utility bill that I didn't know existed

pinkshoes

The monthly amount you are currently paying sounds about right for elec, heating and hot water for one person. If not slightly high...

I would certainly not pay the bill, and write to them saying you have already been paying for your electricity, this bill is not in your name, and it is not your bill to be paid.

dogshome

With the clause in the lease stating "To pay all charges...........Electric, Gas, Communal Energy....", I am afraid the OP's goose is cooked, none of protection rules that direct energy users have apply to either the landlady or the Heating/Water Company, added to which, is the the landlady who appears to be a first time BTL amateur Landlord. who doesn't understand the business she is in.

Action Plan

1) Pay off this debt as quickly as possible - Before it gets nasty with CCJ's that will hit your credit rating

2) You have 2,5 years of Elec bills, go though them and establish how may Kwh you are using a year.

3) Armed with that useage, visit the Citizens Advice energy comparison website - It's a bit klonky but they show all suppliers tariffs without favour.

4) Having selected suppliers you think you should be with, Check their customer feed back before you commit

5) Check for suitable rented accommodation around your area, and on the day your current lease ends - MOVE OUT to somewhere that preferably has gas central heating & water

DoaM

OP - before you do anything, take advice from the Housing board I linked earlier.

es5595

Doesn't the back billing principle apply here?