Shock electricity bill for void period?
I live in London and have a rental property in Preston, Lancs which, given its distance from me, is managed by a letting agent.
Last year it was void for a few months and some time later I received an electricity bill of around £720 for the void period.
The agent says it is my problem, but I think they should have checked that the electricity was off. After all, I pay them to act on my behalf and look after my interests.
I have spoken to the electricity company who are sympathetic and sent the bill to the agent because they think it is their mistake.
Who is right?
Frances
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1:12 PM, 23rd April 2020, About 6 years ago
Reply to the comment left by at 21/04/2020 – 22:34
The supplier MUST be notified if someone leaves . An empty property may result in a service charge. You agent is responsible if he was still manager and accessed the property after tenants left . But check metres. Always fotograph metre readings. Good luck