Who Is Supplying the Property?

We have free guidance available for landlords to give to their tenants before they move in to help with signing on with gas and electricity.
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Moving in an Occupier

Once the contract has been signed and the first month's rent and deposit paid, you should give the keys to the contract-holder.

Utilities

The general starting position as to liability for paying utilities, including the electricity, gas, water, telephone and internet, is that the occupier or consumer is liable.