Do I have to pay for past gas usage even if the meter was broken and I was still getting billed?
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Do I have to pay for past gas usage even if the meter was broken and I was still getting billed?
My gas company sent a letter saying that I owe almost $500 in adjusted usage because their meter wasn’t working correctly since mid-last year. The gas company did not replace the meter until last month. The company said that the bill was adjusted based on the U.S. Weather Bureau’s reported daily temperatures and the heating requirements for my home. Now, they want back payment for when the meter wasn’t working correctly.
Asked on June 7, 2012 under General Practice, Pennsylvania
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Assuming the gas meter for the unit you occupy was not working properly and you owe an additional $500, the gas company has the burden of proving that the meter was not working properly and that you owe an additional $500.
I would not pay any money to the gas company until you are satisfied that you owe what the gas company says you do. Until then, I would not make any payments.
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