Question about Hydro bill

[stinkynuts]

I moved into a new apartment in August, and I am supposed to pay my own electric bill (Hydro), but have not received a bill yet.

When I moved in, I had electricity, and still have it, but have not paid anything.

I have always lived in an all-utilities included apartments, so I've never had to deal with this before.

Do I need to set up an account or something? Will I eventually get a bill in the mail? How does this work?

 

[wildone99]

hydro

Firts talk to your super or call your hydro supplier!

 

[Wild Wiglin Willie]

You have to notify the utility that you have taken responsibility for the electricity at that address. You should have done that when you moved in.


wWw.

 

[Mia.Colpa]

Ask the super to see your hydro meter to ensure your unit is individually metered. Most apartments aren't, it cost the landlord too much money to install meters for each unit. If you're satisfied you have a meter, call your supplier, it it's Toronto Hydro and confirm your occupancy date, name, etc... You want to make sure you don't get strapped with the bill for the last tenant in your unit.

 

[fmahovalich]

I say move out...

..and quick!!!

 

[Keebler Elf]

Do I need to set up an account or something? Will I eventually get a bill in the mail? How does this work?

Yes. Ask the building manager. You call and set up the account with the utility. They'll have you fill out a form and either set up automatic payment or send you an invoice.

You want to contact them ASAP so they know you're there and not the previous tenant (who may not have paid their bill).

 

[AJstar]

Ask the super to see your hydro meter to ensure your unit is individually metered. Most apartments aren't, it cost the landlord too much money to install meters for each unit. If you're satisfied you have a meter, call your supplier, it it's Toronto Hydro and confirm your occupancy date, name, etc... You want to make sure you don't get strapped with the bill for the last tenant in your unit.

Many apts. DO have individual meters. An outside company and not the landlord usually installs them. The landlord does not earn any $$$ from these. If the tenant uses less energy there should be a savings ,as opposed to hydro inclusive rents.

 

[Goober Mcfly]

You obviously have not started the new DNA based billing system. What you need to do is stick your tongue or, alternatively, your penis into one of the outlets or a light socket. Please ensure that the power is on (ie. the switch) when you do this, so your DNA signature can proceed to the Independant Marketing Operator DNA Databank.

You may need to do this several times over the course of a week before the bill will be registered.

Glad to be of help.

 

[jaycam]

Ask the super to see your hydro meter to ensure your unit is individually metered. Most apartments aren't, it cost the landlord too much money to install meters for each unit. If you're satisfied you have a meter, call your supplier, it it's Toronto Hydro and confirm your occupancy date, name, etc... You want to make sure you don't get strapped with the bill for the last tenant in your unit.

The times are very very quickly changing. Most apartments will have there own meters in the next couple year. Typically these are setup using a sub metering company such as Enbridge connections or Priority sub metering solutions.

You need to find out from your land lord if you buy your hydro directly from Toronto Hydro or (more likely) a sub metering company. Sub metering companies must charge the same rate as Toronto hydro.

You are liable for the energy you use while living in the apartment so don't ignore the issue.

 

[jaycam]

Here is some info if you already live in a unit and the landlord wants to install the submeter... you can refuse. But this does not apply in your case as you moved into a unit with one already installed

http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/August2009/13/c4541.html

 

[OddSox]

Weren't you having trouble with your hydro at the last landlord? Or was it the one before that...

Something about a bathroom that was about to explode...or something.