Utilities tariffs are periodically adjusted upward, and not always on legal grounds. It is possible to correct the situation if you have evidence confirming that the tariffs in a particular case were raised illegally.
Necessary
- - contract for the provision of utilities;
- - calculation of tariffs for the management company;
- - legal consultation;
- - application for verification to the district prosecutor's office;
- - a statement of claim to the court.
Instructions
Step 1
Find a contract for the provision of utilities and read about the procedure for calculating the amounts of tariffs. If you see obvious discrepancies or you are unclear about anything in this document, contact the management company and ask for a documented calculation of rates and costs for your home. The situation is aggravated by the fact that the services provided by housing and communal services are of low quality and are not fully produced.
Step 2
After receiving the answer, compare the data provided in it with the data and conditions in the contract. Next, contact one of the legal offices located near the house. The lawyer will help to assess the situation, calculate the likelihood of the effectiveness of resolving the issue for each individual case. If it becomes necessary to submit documents to the court, the law firm can assume all obligations, including the collection and preparation of documents.
Step 3
Send a request for verification to the district prosecutor's office. Contact Assistant Attorneys for General Oversight. They will require all the necessary documents from the right organizations and then make a decision. The documents collected by the prosecutor's office will help facilitate further proceedings in court.
Step 4
If it is not possible to agree peacefully with the representatives of the management company, go to court. Be prepared for the fact that the proceedings will be lengthy and require many different documentary sources of evidence. To challenge utility tariffs in court, you need to carefully prepare. Get the support of a professional lawyer who specializes in these issues.
Step 5
With the help of a lawyer, draw up a statement of claim, in it clearly indicate all the violations that the company made, list which tariffs were overstated, demand recalculation and compensation for moral damage.
