QUOTE(Morning Glory @ Dec 6 2007, 08:38 AM)
I am buying a 2nd hand house. However, I need some opinion in handling the transfer of name for the water and electricity account.
I am confused about this matter. There are 2 scenarios that I can do:
1) Ask 1st owner to close account. I reapply a new account. Deposit is paid back to the 1st owner by TNB and Syabas. Will the water/electricity supply be cut off?
2) I request to change name at TNB and Syabas. Will the deposit would be returned in this case? Will the water/electricity supply be cut off?
I have asked both TNB and Syabas and they seem to give me different answers each time I ask them. Therefore, I seek your expertise in this matter. Thanks.
Water and electricity won't be cut off... I am confused about this matter. There are 2 scenarios that I can do:
1) Ask 1st owner to close account. I reapply a new account. Deposit is paid back to the 1st owner by TNB and Syabas. Will the water/electricity supply be cut off?
2) I request to change name at TNB and Syabas. Will the deposit would be returned in this case? Will the water/electricity supply be cut off?
I have asked both TNB and Syabas and they seem to give me different answers each time I ask them. Therefore, I seek your expertise in this matter. Thanks.
Normally you'll just apply for a new account and pay the deposit... we sold the previous property in Kota Damansara and terminated the water, electricity and phone.
We got our deposit back and the new owner applied for a new account without utilities disruption.
Just ensure that the previous owner has settled all outstanding bills...
BTW I've never came across option 2 before...
This post has been edited by aaronpang: Dec 6 2007, 10:37 AM