Water Bill

[springbulb81]

Own a flat in a block of flats. Haven't had an actual water bill for 10 years. Thought this was covered in the building charges I pay every year.

Why the bill now all of a sudden? Let's just say it hasn't been included in the service charges who's been supplying me water for 10 years and not charging me? Please help

[fiction-factory]

I think a good place to start would be whoever has billed you

[Homebru]

If you pay building maintenance charges you should have some form of contract. Suggest you refer to it. If it doesn't refer to water charges I think you will probably be liable. If a bill eventually turns up I think you will need legal advice. A tricky one after 10 years but perhaps you should start saving up now. Citizens Advice might be able to help

[ivor4781]

i would have thought if you had not been paying the water bill for 10 years it would have been shut off or you would have had a visit from the water company a long time ago,

[EDDIE51]

How much is the bill? It has to tell you the period it covers and the volume of water used.It also must say which company supplies water and which deals with waste & sewerage as they can be different.

[EDDIE51]

Just thought, if this is an individual bill for your flat only you must be on a water meter, you can go and look at your meter reading.

[Dogsbody2]

This is perfectly possible, and happens when the utility company just loses track of an individual properties connection details.
Though it is no fault of yours, you are still liable for back payment for six years now they have caught up with the situation, though they should be willing to negotiate a reasonable payment plan to pay off the arrears.

[fiction-factory]

What period does the bill cover?
Are the other flats' tenants in the same position?