Estimated gas bill

[Nightowl1]

Since 2013 when I had a new smart meter fitted at my property I've had problems. The gas provider at the time ( Scottish Power) kept insisting I had 2 meters and at one time tried to charge me over £2000! Eventually I was told that the problem had been sorted and I changed energy suppliers ( cheaper tariff ) unfortunately the same problem occurred. This time the company E.on energy were no help at all so I swapped energy providers again. I left in march 2019 and paid until the end of that month. I sent my meter reading to E.on and my new provider EDF. In December of 2019 I suddenly recieved an estimated bill from E.on which I queried as they had a meter reading . All the while I'm now having the same problem with EDF ( they also think I have two meters ) anyway the outstanding estimated bill went to a debt collector who eventually have threatened me with court. I have disputed the bill but they are saying because I never corresponded with them, I owe the bill. They offered I pay them £200 out of court settlement ( original bill was £158 ) what are my chances with going to court?

[echat11]

Hi NIGHTOWL1

So you've had the two meter issue all along, is that two gas meters or one gas and one electric?

a) You need to send all three energy suppliers a Subject Access Request, they have 30 days to provide all the data on the account.
Make sure you get Proof of Postage. You need to go through the data you receive to prove that the money isn't owed. Use a spreadsheet to rebuild the bills.

https://legalbeagles.info/library/gu...ccess-request/

b) Send the debt collector the following letter, amend it to suit your circumstances, make sure you get Proof of Postage.

https://nationaldebtline.org/sample-...-not-owe-debt/

[Nightowl1]

The gas meter only, I already sent the debt collector the letter saying I don't agree that I owe, giving the reasons I have on here about the meter. They have responded saying our client is satisfied that I owe the outstanding balance and therefore am liable

[echat11]

The gas meter only, I already sent the debt collector the letter saying I don't agree that I owe, giving the reasons I have on here about the meter. They have responded saying our client is satisfied that I owe the outstanding balance and therefore am liable

You need facts, the only way to get them is to send SAR requests. In Court you need to have facts to defend the claim. Show them why they are wrong.