Richburns (EDF) disconnection threat

[alexkbj]

Hi everyone - I've received a letter stating that Richburns on behalf of EDF are proposing to gain entry to disconnect the mains supply.

 

There is an outstanding invoice but I no longer live at the property.

 

I have called them to make an arrangement to pay and given them my new address to send any correspondence but they have said,

regardless of whether I live there anymore, they will still disconnect the supply if I don't pay the full balance today.

 

I rented the property for a year and moved out a couple of weeks ago. The property belongs to the landlord, not me, is it correct that even though I don't live at the address, they can still disconnect the supply and install a pre-payment meter in my absence? Why can't the debt just be assigned to me at my new address?

 

Thanks in advance.

[dx100uk]

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?217174-EDF-Richburns-Advice-please!

 

talk to EDF directly and arrange a payment plan with them.

dx

[nottslad]

Hi everyone - I've received a letter stating that Richburns on behalf of EDF are proposing to gain entry to disconnect the mains supply.

 

There is an outstanding invoice but I no longer live at the property.

 

I have called them to make an arrangement to pay and given them my new address to send any correspondence but they have said,

regardless of whether I live there anymore, they will still disconnect the supply if I don't pay the full balance today.

 

I rented the property for a year and moved out a couple of weeks ago. The property belongs to the landlord, not me, is it correct that even though I don't live at the address, they can still disconnect the supply and install a pre-payment meter in my absence? Why can't the debt just be assigned to me at my new address?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

 

Under the Utilities Act 2000, Sch 6, the supplier is contracted with the occupier. Where premises are unoccupied, the supplier is deemed to have contracted with the landlord.

 

Have you moved out as your tenancy / lease came to an end? Did you give proper notice as required by the lease? If so, then you are only liable up to the point you left the property. You therefore need to speak with the supplier and ensure the account is closed to prevent any further charges being accrued in your name. You will then be issued with a final bill which is a non-priority debt and puts you then in a good position for negotiating repayment