When should you change the gas account holder?
There are different situations in which you may need to change the account holder on a natural gas contract.
Buying or selling a property:
When you buy a second-hand property, you need to change the gas supply account holder. This helps you avoid any issues with the previous owner. For example, if the previous owner leaves unpaid bills, you could be affected if the contract remains in their name.
Renting a property:
As a tenant, it is advisable for the natural gas contract to be in your name to avoid misunderstandings with the landlord and to have full control over your consumption and billing. This way, you make sure you only pay for the gas you consume.
Death of the account holder:
If the gas supply account holder dies, the heirs must change the contract holder to the name of the new person responsible. This procedure is part of the usual processes after a death and is necessary to regularise the gas supply situation.
Separation or divorce:
In these cases, it is common for one member of the couple to remain in the property, making it necessary to change the name of the person responsible for the supply. This way, each party assumes responsibility for their own contracts and bills.
These same reasons also apply to other household supplies, such as changing the electricity account holder, which is also a common procedure when moving home or when the property owner changes.