46AENew owner liable for unpaid charges under customer contract on change of ownership of premises

#### 46AE New owner liable for unpaid charges under customer contract on change of ownership of premises 46AE New owner liable for unpaid charges under customer contract on change of ownership of premises > On a change of ownership of premises to which water or sewerage services are provided by means of a regulated scheme, the new owner of the premises is liable for the amount of unpaid contract charges, if any, for the services owed to a licensed operator or licensed retailer as if the new owner had entered into the contract under which the charges are owed. > > **s 46AE:** Ins 2021 No 26, Sch 1\[8\].