Who pays

channaigh

Hi I live in a rented house that has its own well. The last couple of esb bills have been Hugh the last two months bill came in at 533 euros. So I've figured out its the pump that is at fault. Yesterday alone 32 units of electricty was used and I was sitting in the dark. I've the pump plugged out now but am I liable for this bill. I presume am I am

djimi

Is the well and pump for your use? If so then Id say you are liable to pay (as you are for any other electical item/applicance in the house).

If its for a farm or something that has nothing to do with you then its not your concern.

channaigh

Yes for my use but it's not being working properly. Had it fixed a few months ago supposly buy still getting the high bills

Kosseegan

At least you are now well off!

tony81

If the bill is in your name I'd say you'll have to pay the ESB. However, I reckon the pump is your landlord's responsibility. Ask him to pay for the large bill.. his insurance may cover it

djimi

You might have a case if you can show that the pump is the cause of the high bills and if you can prove that you brought it to the attention of the landlord and they did not take adequate action to resolve the issue. If you have sufficient proof then its worth investigating further; especially given the money involved.

murphaph

If you notified the LL that there was a problem with the pump and he was made aware that it was an urgent matter and he ignored it, then he should partly pay IMO (speaking as a LL). If he was not aware of the problem, he can't be expected to pay.