Residents' handbook - Moat

LIVING IN YOUR HOME SECTION 5Living in your homeGas and electricitySupplies may be connected when you move in, but this is not alwaysthe case. It is your responsibility to contact the utility companies a fewdays before you move in so that everything is working.As soon as you move in, read the meters or ask your gas andelectricity supplier to do it for you. Ask for a new account to be set upin your name and a final account to be sent to the previous occupants,so you do not pay for a previous resident's use of power.LIVING IN YOUR HOMEWaterIf the water supply has been turned off, you should find the stopcockand turn it back on. If you cannot find the stopcock, we will tell youwhere it is. Make a note of its location in case of an emergency.Council taxYou must contact your local authority to arrange for payment ofcouncil tax.Heating and hot waterWe will give you instructions on how to use the central heating andhot water system. If you need further assistance please contact us.5-1