What happens if I don’t pay a utility bill on a house I’ve already sold?

How far back can electricity companies charge UK?

12 months ago

What are the back-billing rules? You can’t be charged for gas or electricity used more than 12 months ago if you have not been correctly billed for it, or informed about it via a statement of account, before.

How long can energy companies chase you for debt?

6 years

Debt is written off after 6 years where you do not make any payment to your energy supplier during that time, or acknowledge the debt in writing. Under these circumstances, the debt then becomes what is known as ‘statute barred’. This means that your energy company cannot legally pursue the debt through the courts.

Who is responsible for utility bills landlord or tenant?

landlord

The landlord is responsible for all utility bills between tenancies, meaning all bills should be in the landlord’s name during this time.