I bought a new build freehold house 2 years ago and signed documents with sales person acknowledging meter readings for gas and electric at time of completion.
I have never had a bill or any communication at all either from British Gas or the builder but I found out from the meter reader that the bills are still in the builder's name.
I'm not getting a bill so presumably they are still paying the bills along with the rest of the unsold houses on the estate.
Obviously they have made an error and have not told British Gas that I now own the house.
Where does this leave me when it is eventually discovered ?
Can the builders claim the money back from me ?
My contention is that they have a contract with British Gas, they are receiving bills from British Gas and paying them. So this is nothing to do with me.
I'm fully prepared to start paying as soon as British Gas tell me I am now responsible for the fuel supply but this has not happened.
Any advice ?
I have never had a bill or any communication at all either from British Gas or the builder but I found out from the meter reader that the bills are still in the builder's name.
I'm not getting a bill so presumably they are still paying the bills along with the rest of the unsold houses on the estate.
Obviously they have made an error and have not told British Gas that I now own the house.
Where does this leave me when it is eventually discovered ?
Can the builders claim the money back from me ?
My contention is that they have a contract with British Gas, they are receiving bills from British Gas and paying them. So this is nothing to do with me.
I'm fully prepared to start paying as soon as British Gas tell me I am now responsible for the fuel supply but this has not happened.
Any advice ?
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