currently me and my boyfriend are sharing an electric meter (powergen) with the downstairs flat.we want to know if anyone knows the rights on electric meters and is it law for us to have a seperate meter? we think its not right to share a meter because you cant work out how much each flat is spending in electric.
2006-10-29 06:32:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
When you say 'downstairs flat' do you mean a totaly separate flat, with it's own door etc, and not just a room or rooms in a large house? If it's separate then it should have its own supply and metering equipment. If its part of the same house, you would have to have separate sub meters installed to monitor electricity used by each tennant. Contact your electricity supplier if the above applies in your case. You may be paying far too much.
2006-10-29 06:40:32 · answer #1 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in CANADA, flats (apartments) have separate meters, the landlord needs to pay to separate the billing to effectively split the electricity used. If the bill is common then it will be written in the lease as to how the bill is split. If you have such a lease you need to show to the court that there are new circumstances that make the agreement null and void. Otherwise, you are stuck paying 50% regardless how much is really your usage.
2006-10-29 06:41:41 · answer #2 · answered by Digital Audio Video Servicing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't seem right having a shared meter. Best bet is to have the meter changed for a pre-paid (key) meter, then you can get a better handle on cost.
2006-10-29 06:42:45 · answer #3 · answered by Del Piero 10 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One idea springs to mind (ask your electricity board) if you wanted economy 7, you get a free metre (in the UK) enquire about having an economy 7 metre, and mention the situation that you're in, you'll get an answer, maybe a positive one too, you've nothing to loose by asking. If you have a fridge freezer, economy 7 pays for itself, that is you only pay a small amount for it, which is re-couped by the amount that you save, plus the free metre.
2006-10-29 06:38:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the meter needs replacement, your electric company should do that "no charge". That is a piece of their equipment.
2016-03-28 00:57:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't have to buy it , the electric compnay give it to you free.
Ha ha
you just put money in or on a key.
2006-10-29 06:34:41 · answer #6 · answered by Crow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact your supplier immediatley..you may well bepaying for someone elses electricity.
2006-10-29 06:42:07 · answer #7 · answered by grumpcookie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ye crow is right we used to have one in my old house
2006-10-29 06:36:38 · answer #8 · answered by monaUK 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋