Chased for Water bill from 2005

[Anonguy]

Hi all,

 

Apologies if this is the wrong sub-forum for this, but unsure as to exactly which one to use.

 

I received a letter from a water company yesterday, from their Credit Control department. It stated that they are currently going through an audit and found that there was a balance outstanding for water charges at my previous address, and they politely asked that I give this matter my immediate attention. They have asked that I contact them should I have any questions, or require a bill copy etc; all very polite and non-threatening.

 

I left that previous address in July 2005 and have had no contact with this water board since (my present address comes under a different provider). My question is, does a utility bill (specifically water), come under the statute of limitations umbrella, inasmuch as the alleged debt is unenforceable after a period of 6 years (assuming the usual other conditions have been met)?

 

Thanks in advance for your advice on this.

 

Cheers,

AG

[cerberusalert]

Yup Statute Barred.

[Anonguy]

Yup Statute Barred.

 

Hi cerberusalert, thank you for the fast response; much appreciated. I would simply send them the appropriate template letter from the forum library in this instance?

 

Best,

AG

[cerberusalert]

Yes, but you may have to edit it to suit.