3. Get hit by a massive bill when moving to another property. In Norway, they do the same - you are supposed to report your actual usage, but if you don't or t

3. Get hit by a massive bill when moving to another property. In Norway, they do the same - you are supposed to report your actual usage, but if you don't or they believe you've gamed the numbers, they just guesstimate based on the average consumption in the area, past consumption in your home, phase of the moon, whatever. However, when you move, both you and the new owner/renter need to read off the meter and sign a form, after which the balance is settled. Years ago, I had a massive refund - ever the workaholic, I traveled 230+ days a year and, unsurprisingly, consumed much less electricity than the previous tenant. The utility company refused to believe the numbers I reported (which, in fairness, I didn't report too often, as I was most often abroad during the reporting window (typically a couple of days either side of a billing period change)) After a few years, I asked them to send a representative to have a look at my meter; they refused, claiming that they had other, more important matters to attend to. End result: When I moved after seven years, I got a refund of more than US$6,000. I had a couple of extra beers that evening. I warned the incoming tenant that he really, really wanted to report his usage - if they guesstimated consumption based on my numbers, he'd be in for a nasty surprise when leaving the property...