Who is responsible for removing a meter in my shed?

I informed my site owner of my intention to remove my old wooden shed. I did not want to replace it and asked him to remove his coin operated electric meter, which was attached to the frame of the shed to avoid any possible damage.

After 30 days had elapsed I was told the responsibility of returning, removing and relocating the meter was down to me. His solicitor said it was ‘a point of law’ and that the site owner was not liable and I would have to pay all charges related. They stated that the Mobile Homes Act and New Implied Terms do not mention an owner’s responsibility housing a meter.

The shed in question was a separate base approximately 3ft away from the mobile home therefore the cables come from the meter to the home.

Can you tell me where it states in writing that I am responsible for the housing and safety and the cost of this meter.

Also, our site owner has never produced an electricity bill or worked out each individual’s cost per unit. He also refuses to tell us the provider. There is no certificate to show electrical safety on the noticeboard.

Finally, I reported a water leak which has appeared to lead to a huge rise in water going through the meter.

The site owner’s wife suddenly saw a huge leak above the ground and the owner has attempted to ‘mend’ this. The water puddle had been visible for over a year. We have been told we still have to pay for this water. Who is actually responsible? Can we ask for a refund? Can we force the site owner to maintain the site? Nobody on the local council listens. Our bills are around £140 each, every six months, for 14 residents.

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