Hi, i have recently bought a retail premises from a person who had their electricity cut off.British gas assured us that once purchased ,if we could forward proof of purchase that they would reconnect us within ten days.They have had proof of purchase but now say that as the previous tenant had a contract with them to say that he would not re assign the lease to anyone else whilst he had a debt owing to them ,that."they do not recognise the assignation of the lease to us as he had a contract to british gas and had an outstanding debt.:
Basically saying they wont reconnect us until the previous tenant pays up.He has long gone and we have no idea where he is or how to contact him and he isnt likely to pay anyway.So where do we stand?They wont discuss his terms or contract or outstanding debt with us as its not our contract.Nor will they reconnect us or recognise that we are the current owners of the property .Surprising really as my solicitors assure me that we are .Apparently british gas have decided they are above recognising legal documents if they dont want to .Can this be right .Any help greatly appreciated .many thanks andy
Basically saying they wont reconnect us until the previous tenant pays up.He has long gone and we have no idea where he is or how to contact him and he isnt likely to pay anyway.So where do we stand?They wont discuss his terms or contract or outstanding debt with us as its not our contract.Nor will they reconnect us or recognise that we are the current owners of the property .Surprising really as my solicitors assure me that we are .Apparently british gas have decided they are above recognising legal documents if they dont want to .Can this be right .Any help greatly appreciated .many thanks andy