Moving House & Setting up Direct Debits

IKWeb

Guys, I cant comment on all energy companies, but the one I work for (not saying which) we dont credit vet on a house move in. only on a new supply we run credit vet.

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SwanJon wrote: »

On what grounds? You don't owe them any money.
Unless you agree, they'll have to go to court for a warrant, and I can't see a judge granting them one because you didn't pay a security deposit.

Failing to comply with the company's terms of supply of energy

The warrant is issued to allow access by the company to their meter

Non-payment isn't the reason an entry warrant is provided - it is provided to allow the company access to their meter where it is reasonably required but it cannot be otherwise obtained. (Obviously in the case on non-payment, that could include access to the meter to enable disconnection to take place)

Here's the law regarding entry access rights

http://www.statutelaw.gov.uk/content.aspx?LegType=All+Primary&PageNumber=73&NavFrom=2&parentActiveTextDocId=1121915&activetextdocid=1121919

IKWeb

Normally tho warrant status is the last action and does take consistent none payment to get to this lvl. Sorry just reading this post its kinda getting off topic from the questions originally asked. (and also with people talking about disconnection can be a little scary to some people)

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A entry warrant can be obtained for many reasons. Non -payment is not the only reason a company could require access to their meter.

Entry warrants will only normally be granted where other usual means of entry have proved impossible (e.g. a customer refuses to allow the energy company access to their meter)

An entry warrant does not imply disconnection. It merely allows access by a company to their meter. A company may require access to the meter for a whole number of valid reasons. Most people with nothing to fear would allow access by their energy company to the meter so a warrant would never even be requested.

HTH.