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So, you've just moved house and the previous owner had electricity supplied by supplier "A". There was a meter reading taken at the time of the keys being handed over.
A month later and you've not heard from any electricity supplier.
Q1. As you've not agreed a contract of supply with anyone, does supplier "A" have a legal right to chase you for electricity used? I'd imagine they'd simply add it to your first bill.
Q2. What if you choose to go with supplier "B". Does supplier "A" still have a way of chasing you for used units?
1,I assume that the point at which you use the electricity you enter a contract with them as i dont really see how you can argue you thought it was free
2. well they will have your name and address from the switch so i would assume it would be rather easy to chase you
You cannot switch if you owe money IIRC
Q1, yes as you are using their electricity
Q2, yes cause they know where you live but you are free to switch to whomever
We moved house last year and if I remember correctly you have to stick with the incumbent utility provider for the first month
You need to contact utilities providers of your choice and choose your tariffs. You will then give them the last readings of the previous owners (the closing readings) as your first readings (owning readings).
That way you are not lumbered with suppliers you don't want and are paying for the supplies you are receiving.