Moving home – what moving out date do I give utility companies?

08 Sep 2010

8 Sep, 2010 Moving Home

Please read before answering. The contract on my current flat comes to an end on the 23rd September, however I will be moving out early into my new property on the 11th September. What date do I give to utility companies and council tax as my move out date? The 11th or 23rd September.

p.s. I privately rent, if that makes any difference.

11th September. Don’t forget to take meter readings. I expect your Landlord will require you to pay the Council tax until the 23rd. After that it’s up to him or a new tenant.

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5 Responses

DMsView
2010 Sep 08 1

If you’re moving your utilities with you then you need to tell them what day you need to start your new service. Even if you’re not, it’s still better to give them the 11th. You won’t be using the service so for those who charge per month (like water) you’ll end up paying less.
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Tamonze
2010 Sep 08 2

The day you move out take your meter readings and tell them then so that you don’t end up paying for someone else’s electric,gas and water .
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Little Bear
2010 Sep 08 3

you want to be connected, gas, electric, water etc from the date you move in, so call them and make them aware of your new addess and move in date. same applies for council tax, as they may have to recalculate depending which tax band your old property and new property are in.
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Kernow Lady
2010 Sep 08 4

11th September. Don’t forget to take meter readings. I expect your Landlord will require you to pay the Council tax until the 23rd. After that it’s up to him or a new tenant.
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WelshLad
2010 Sep 08 5

The 11th and as others have said take readings.
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