Hope you can help on this one. I was declared BR on the 13th March 2009. I received a bill from the water board on the 31st March and contacted the receiver. He said send it to him as the water used before the 13th March can be included in bankruptcy. I have received another bill from the water board for current water usage and the previous amount is still showing. The water board have said that the bill was dated the 31st March so I still owe it. The receiver said I should explain to them that I would only owe after March 13th but they are still charging me and did not reply to me.
I have received a letter from the OR this morning saying about early release. If I write back and say OK will this mean I still owe the water board and if I complain that they are still wanting the money will this delay early release. Should I wait until release and then argue then or will the OR wash his hands of it after I am released?
Sorry this is so long but I really don't know what to do at the moment.
In my opinion the water board are trying it on (as Calor Gas have with me). The OR has stated the position correctly and as of the 13th March any debts at this point were included in the bankruptcy, regardless if you are subsequently discharged.
I would write to them again, re-iterating the point, and invite them to contact the OR should they have any issues.
I would also mention this issue when you write back to the OR.
At the end of the day they cannot cut you off and if they take you to court it will only be dismissed.
I have had similar experiences - you need to write to the Water Board, including all details about you BR; dates, court, OR Details, explain exactly what you need them to do in terms of the bill.
put down a CC on the bottom of the letter to your OR and then send them a copy.
then follow up with a phone call about a week later to ensure they got the letter - you may need to resend / fax email a few times befor they "receive it"
Advice regarding Water Bill
Posted - 05 August 2009 : 17:50:27
