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Owe ESB a lot of money!

  • 25-04-2011 7:41pm
    #1
    Croppy Bhoy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 436 ✭✭


    Can't think of a better forum to post this in...

    I am renting a flat with another 2 guys and for various reasons we somehow have not paid a single ESB bill since we moved in last September. We didn't even 'sign up' with them. The landlord made the movements to transfer the bill into my name at the start (I hadn't asked for this) but that was all, I never contacted them or anything (one of the other lads was meant to be sorting out out, not me).

    We got several letters saying they'd be cutting us off in a week and whatnot but they never did.

    Obviously I don't expect to get away with not paying for electricity, and we're coming to the end of our lease now so I just want to pay it and be done with it. Would I be able to ring them up and just pay the entire outstanding balance (less the €300 deposit or whatever) and close the account or whatever?


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  • #2
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    Croppy Bhoy wrote: »
    Obviously I don't expect to get away with not paying for electricity, and we're coming to the end of our lease now so I just want to pay it and be done with it. Would I be able to ring them up and just pay the entire outstanding balance (less the €300 deposit or whatever) and close the account or whatever?

    You can ofcourse, they will delighted to clear the arrears im sure. It would probably be better for your sake if you pay it in full, and then get the deposit back


  • #3
    Croppy Bhoy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 436 ✭✭Croppy Bhoy


    But why would I need to pay the deposit if I was closing the account with them?


  • #4
    mckildare
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 356 ✭✭mckildare


    Did you try this forum, they should be able to tell you everything

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1349


  • #5
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    Croppy Bhoy wrote: »
    But why would I need to pay the deposit if I was closing the account with them?

    I presumed you will be moving on to new accommodation where they will want another deposit


  • #6
    Croppy Bhoy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 436 ✭✭Croppy Bhoy


    When I get new accommodation the ESB could be in someone else's name, and besides we'd probably elect to pay by DD which doesn't require a deposit.


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  • #7
    ABajaninCork
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,411 ✭✭✭ABajaninCork


    Did you get a reading when you moved in?

    When you move out, take another reading, and if possible take a picture of the meter showing the reading with time and date if you can.

    Cover yourself as much as possible. If you move out owing the ESB money, they can insist you get a key meter at your next house.


  • #8
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,502 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    Croppy Bhoy, I can move this thread to the ESB's own forum here if you want. http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1349

    Once the ESB (or any other supplier) gets their money, they have no particular problem. Obviously they would prefer to be paid somewhat promptly. It would be better to pay off a chunk of it now, so that you don't get cut off, beofre you move out. It would also make things easier on you when you sign on in future.

    Make sure the flat mates pay you.


  • #9
    Croppy Bhoy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 436 ✭✭Croppy Bhoy


    Yes can you move it please :)

    Can my flatmate sort it out? I never asked nor agreed for any of it to be in my name. I've signed nothing. I can't really afford to pay an extra 150 for a deposit, even if I can get it back relatively soon. I just want to make a one off payment and be done with it, then whenever I move into a new place in September, if the bill has to be in my name I can set it up properly and make sure we keep up with the payments!


  • #10
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,502 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    Moved from Accommodation & Property.


  • #11
    Electric Ireland: David
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,457 ✭✭✭Electric Ireland: David


    Hi Croppy Bhoy,
    Croppy Bhoy wrote:
    We got several letters saying they'd be cutting us off in a week and whatnot but they never did... Would I be able to ring them up and just pay the entire outstanding balance (less the €300 deposit or whatever) and close the account or whatever?

    I wouldn't recommend you leave it any longer, as the threat of disconnection does exist if you have received any such letter. It sounds to me as though there is currently nobody registered to the property; this scenario requires that the power supply is cut once no response is received to our attempts to prompt registration (i.e. letters/phone calls).

    I can see that you're anxious to have this sorted asap, so the best thing would be to PM me all the details you have (ideally the address and MPRN of the property, plus your full name and contact number) so that I can look into it for you.

    Thanks,

    David.


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