Ive not received a bill for the last 10/11 months. The reason for this is because the energy co. seem to think I have a pre-payment meter. I used to have one about a year ago...got a credit meter.....paid the 1st two quarterly bills then havnt heard anything from them since. I called the co. and they told me I couldnt view my bills online since I have a prepayment meter. (this is how I know they thing I have a prepayment meter).
Another thing is that the meter reading man hasnt been by for the last 10 months either. I think when he does eventually take a meter reading the penny will drop. Shall I call the co. up and explain that I've got a credit meter?
I'm afraid of being landed with a huge bill otherwise. However it is nice not to pay either : )
Basically my is question is this:
Will I have to repay for the electricity I have used recently, if the power company made this mistake?
2007-06-08 03:39:07 · 10 answers · asked by stevokinevo 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
It it were me.......
You are obviously going to have to pay this debt once the discover it. But you need to make sure this is their fault and not yours.....
I could call and ask what your current balance is. Be sure to get the rep's name. Verify that the mailing address is correct. If they are sending these bills to the wrong address it's going to be your fault, and you may end up paying all the late fees.
Best case...they say you have no balance yet, or the bill wasn't sent out.
Now, I would be setting asside lots of money to pay this bill once it arrives. Stick it in the bank, collect the interest, and wait it out. Just remember, once they send you a bill they will want their money immediately, and they won't take excuses that it was their fault.
2007-06-08 05:46:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
What your bills are estimated at has f-all to do with how much you actually use. if you haven't got any reading records from 2 years back, then you are liable for the charges. Economy 7 isn't cheap unless you set it up your usage right. get a cheap 30quid energy monitor and see how much you are using daily weekly and check it against the meter. If it's obviously different, then complain to supplier. Is the meter under your direct control? could the power be tapped off by anyone else? Turn off your fuses and see if the meter still racks up usage .
2016-04-01 09:59:32 · answer #2 · answered by Cynthia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if you need to go around and help them with their lack of bookkeeping skills. That being said, I'm sure they will figure it out eventually and you will have to pay a big bill in the end. (though I guarentee they will allow you to work out a payment plan). Maybe you should guesstimate the amount owed per month and put it into a savings account. That way, you have the money IF it becomes due and you make a little interest. Then when you move out if they still haven't figured it out, you have a little nest egg!
2007-06-08 04:39:45 · answer #3 · answered by FreakyGeeky 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes you will have to pay. Why have you not called them to see what is going on?
Your meter may also be broken, or filped *illegal electric practies to steal electric* You need to report if you feel your meter is not working they can go after you for trying to steal electricity.
Maybe they have wrong information on file.
Best bet call them and see whats going on.
If you pay on budget maybe they estimated way high last year and you really don't owe anything.
2007-06-08 05:08:40 · answer #4 · answered by Linds 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you will have to pay. Accounting/bookkeeping errors on the part of the utility (or any other firm) do NOT relieve you of the obligation to pay when the error is discovered.
Given that the error was on the part of the utility, I would think they would be pleased to work with you on a payment program until your service fees are current.
2007-06-08 03:45:37 · answer #5 · answered by acermill 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If they discover that you haven't been charged for however long, they will correct the problem on their end and you will be responsible for any electricity you used in that timeframe. It's always best to bring things like this to their attention as soon as you notice it otherwise it just keeps accruing and it's rare that you'll make it through without them figuring it out.
2007-06-08 03:49:41 · answer #6 · answered by Xian 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
exactly the same thing is happening to me ,except i have had my meter read then nothing,
2007-06-08 03:57:34 · answer #7 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if you will still be liable to pay on behalf of their mistake.
I would contact them though and let them know what is happening.
2007-06-08 03:58:36 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
This is just mee but i would enjoy it . and when they say something be like " oh it slipped my mind i didn't even notice the electric bill missing "
2007-06-08 03:56:32 · answer #9 · answered by xdimmysayzx 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
ouch! that doesn't sound good. be prepared for a big bill.
2007-06-08 04:09:56 · answer #10 · answered by koifishlady 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋