Is this too much for gas?

[VJT]

Hi there,

Just wondered if anyone might be able to shed some light on something for me!

I am just in the process of renting a small retail unit and have asked the Landlord for a breakdown of the rent. In it there is a charge for gas of £888.00 pa.

The unit is part of a building that is shared by other businesses and my part consists of 444 sq ft of retail space heated by two small radiators with the provision of hot water to a wash hand baisin and sink.

Basically because the building has one meter the gas is charged to all the occupiers at a rate of £2.00 per sq ft.

My gut feeling is that this charge is excessive but before I query it I wondered if anyone could offer any advice.

Thanks in advance,

Vicky

 

[Naughty Vend]

Too many variables to give you an informed answer, however to my understanding you may not make a profit upon any utility resold to another party so your landlord should be asking for a payment toward a "fund" which is then adjusted on an agreed basis.

There may be a loophole but utility supplies are regulated.