Cancel gas prematurely when moving

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Gas supply contracts usually have a term of 12 months. The customer can only terminate the contract prematurely under certain conditions. This includes, among other things, a move. If the gas has to be terminated prematurely because of your move, there are a few things to consider.

You can sometimes cancel gas deliveries early.
You can sometimes cancel gas deliveries early.

What you need:

  • Gas supply contract
  • Meter reading

Relocation is pending - gas has to be terminated

  • When the appointment for the relocation it is the customer's duty to notify his gas supplier as soon as possible. That has to be done in writing. It is part of the contract and is also negotiated under contract law in the event of violations.
  • The basis for the execution of such a delivery contract is always the relevant point of the contract "termination", which includes the mutual modalities. Each of the contracting parties has the right to prematurely terminate the contract.

Cancel early - how to do it right

In principle, it is possible to terminate a contract well before the specified, shortest termination date. Then it cannot happen that you missed the minimum date by 1 or 2 days, and the contractual partner then insists on the fulfillment of the contract for another year.

  1. Read the wording of the termination clauses in the supply contract and make a note of the relevant points. State the reason for the early termination clearly and refer to the relevant paragraph in the delivery contract.
  2. If you want to be absolutely sure that the letter has actually been received by the contractual partner, it is advisable to use the letter to be sent as registered mail with acknowledgment of receipt. In the event of a dispute, the negotiating party cannot excuse himself that he has not received notice of termination.
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  4. If it takes time to process your cancellation so that the move takes place without you having received a confirmation, Be sure to read the meter reading for your consumption and let an impartial witness tell you confirm.
  5. Then give the supplier the new address at which you can be reached for further correspondence. A delivery stop for gas is due to your subsequent user Quit not to be feared, constant supply is required by law.

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