Paying extra energy bill

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lokesjune New member

Member since 09 February 2023

lokesjuneNew member26 April 2023 11:26:04

Hi,

im newly moved to Amsterdam since last year Aug鈥�22. The house contract for the energy ( including gas and electricity utilities) set at 鈧�200/month. However, beginning from Oct鈥�22, the landlord has requested us to pay extra 鈧�100 without showing the energy bill to us until now despite we keep requesting for it. As I know, from Jan this year, the Dutch government has introduced a price cap for electricity and gas. I am pretty sure that we did not overuse the energies.

I would like to know if there鈥檚 any way I can seek help or at least to clarify the usage without paying extra which is not stated in the contract as well.

Regards,

June L.

Cynic UK / Netherlands Expert

Member since 15 September 2015

CynicUK / Netherlands Expert26 April 2023 11:56:43

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Hi and welcome to the Forum.

If your contract is inclusive of energy costs and your landlord has incurred extra energy costs, then it's reasonable to pass them on to the hirer.聽 It is also reasonable that evidence be provided to support the landlord's claim.聽 Try speaking to the Huurcommissie; this will take you to their contact details on their website.

I hope this helps.

Cynic

Expat Team

SimCityAT Expert

Member since 08 April 2014

SimCityATExpert26 April 2023 15:16:36

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I doubt the landlord is trying to con you as energy prices across Europe have increased to silly amounts if your contract is inclusive.

lokesjune New member

Member since 09 February 2023

lokesjuneNew member27 April 2023 08:15:46

@Cynic thanks for the reply. I will talk to the landlord again before bringing it to next step.

lokesjune New member

Member since 09 February 2023

lokesjuneNew member27 April 2023 08:18:57

@SimCityAT understood. Just want to clarify as I have been seeking help from the neighbours and their advice was to contact the landlord and get the proof. Thanks for your reply 馃檪

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