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Commercial Meter Disconnection in Residential Property

Fultonius
Hi Folks,


I live in a converted townhouse, which now comprises 3 flats. There is a shared, commercial, mains supply and meter which uses about £5 of electricity per year, but has a massive standing charge - we're looking to get this meter removed and have the shared supply connected to the downstairs flat (we'll all just share the cost through common charges).


We've been given conflicting advice and are looking to clarify, must we:
  • Get SPEN to formally disconnect the supply, then get an electrician to remove the meter and tap into the downstairs meter, or,

  • can we get the electrician to disconnect the mains meter and cap the supply, then tap into the second meter.


Any help and advice appreciated.


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    So, the occupier of flat 1 moves out and their electricity supplier temporarily disconnects the supply until a new customer signs up. All I the common supplies vanish until the new occupier moves in. 


    The occupier of flat 1 decides they want a pre-payment meter fitted. When the credit runs out, the common supplies fail. 


    What does the landlord have to say? What do the liability insurers for the building have to say? Is there a fire certificate in place and what are the effects on the certificate of the common supply being disconnected? 


    Regards,


    Alan.
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    So, the occupier of flat 1 moves out and their electricity supplier temporarily disconnects the supply until a new customer signs up. All I the common supplies vanish until the new occupier moves in. 


    The occupier of flat 1 decides they want a pre-payment meter fitted. When the credit runs out, the common supplies fail. 


    What does the landlord have to say? What do the liability insurers for the building have to say? Is there a fire certificate in place and what are the effects on the certificate of the common supply being disconnected? 


    Regards,


    Alan.
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