Identify every electricity, water, internet and other service account, photograph meter numbers and readings, confirm outstanding balances and deposits, and state when billing responsibility changes. Follow each provider's current transfer or new-account process.
Which details should be recorded?
- provider and account holder;
- meter number and reading;
- deposit and arrears;
- transfer date;
- contact and service address.
What belongs in the handover file?
- dated photographs;
- latest invoices;
- payment receipts;
- provider forms;
- signed responsibility cutoff.
Continue through Owners, Relocate and the directory.
Record the utility cutoff in writing.
Keep provider evidence with the property handover file.
Find property supportFrequently asked questions
Should meters be photographed?
Yes. Record each meter number and handover reading.
Should the account transfer be completed before handover?
Confirm the provider process and written allocation of charges before possession changes.
What if an account has arrears?
Resolve responsibility and keep provider or payment evidence before closing.
Sources & References
- Metropolitan Electricity Authority
- Provincial Electricity Authority
- Metropolitan Waterworks Authority
- Provincial Waterworks Authority
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