Landlords responsibility for paying energy bills? What do we think?
I am posting my views with complete respect for the views of others who have posted, especially Nukecad, who goes the extra mile to help those who ask questions. These are my views but I welcome evidence based arguments that support or contradict what I believe. Such feedback is healthy and helps us all understand things better. However, until there is a binding court ruling on who, between a landlord and an occupying tenant is liable for electricity charges in a rental property with just one supply meter, then all anybody giving guidance can do on this forum is offer advice based on their experience or what they believe is correct. IMHO, the problem landlords and tenants have is that the Utility Companies, and the Energy Ombudsman service, work together to set the agenda to suite themselves. I have heard of examples when the Ombudsman has been specifically asked to make a ruling on whether the occupier or the landlord is liable for the electricity supply in a rented property with just