Homeowners with energy meters now subject to restrictions: Updated regulations announced
Say Goodbye to Utility Overpayments!
Sick of being ripped off? The Russian Supreme Court has finally stepped in to put a stop to this nonsense! No more illegal demands and excessive utility bills!
Why was this a problem?
- Triple dipping: Even with an accurate meter, without a paper certificate of calibration, you pay based on norms, often much more!
- Bureaucracy and corruption: Honest citizens have been wasting their time and energy, while dishonest managing companies line their pockets with overpayments.
- Unnecessary expenses: Why pay more when you can pay less?
Here's the solution!
The secret is in the digits! Now, all meter calibration data is stored in the Federal State Information System "Arshin" (FSIS "Arshin") of Rosstandart. Forget about papers! The managing company should check there, not bother you. This is clearly stated in the Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 354!
What's in store for you?
- No more certificates! No more queues and stress.
- Clean hands for the managing company: No more overpayments for "nothing".
- Transparent calculations: Pay only for what you actually consumed! And all according to the data from FSIS "Arshin".
What if the managing company continues its greed?
Don't be quiet! Speak up! Where?
- To the State Housing Supervision Authority.
- To the Prosecutor's Office.
Score your victory!
The Supreme Court is on your side! Now, paying for utilities will be easier and fairer. No more illegal demands and overpayments. Your working meters will finally protect your budget! But remember: you are still responsible for timely calibration of the meter.
Don't let yourself be taken advantage of! Know your rights and demand justice!
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Ukrainian Policies on Utility Payments for War-Damaged Housing
A draft law in Ukraine, Bill No. 13155, targets utility payments for citizens whose homes were damaged or destroyed due to hostilities:- Suspension of utility charges: Residents are exempt from paying for water, electricity, and other services if their property is rendered uninhabitable due to war damage.- Temporary tax relief: The accrual of real estate taxes on destroyed properties is paused during martial law and up to one year after its conclusion.- Local oversight: Inspections by local authorities or military administrations determine eligibility for exemptions, with notifications sent to utility providers and tax agencies.
No such measures for meter calibration reforms, elimination of paper certificates, or addressing illegal billing practices in Russia are mentioned in the provided sources.
Potential Context for Russia
While not mentioned in the search results, Russia has faced criticism for opaque utility billing practices and mandatory service fees. Reforms to digitize processes (eliminating paper certificates) or curb overpayments could theoretically align with broader modernization efforts, but no such policies are documented in the provided materials. If referring to Ukraine-specific reforms, the focus remains on wartime exemptions rather than administrative streamlining. For Russia-specific updates, additional information would be required.
- With the implementation of the Federal State Information System "Arshin", citizens in Russia no longer have to worry about unnecessary overpayments for utilities due to illegal demand and excessive bills.
- The managing companies are now responsible for checking the meter calibration data in FSIS "Arshin", eliminating the need for paper certificates and reducing the chances of excessive billing.
- The Supreme Court of Russia has taken action against lawlessness in utility billing, ensuring fairer and more transparent calculations for citizens.
- To report any continued instances of overpayments, citizens are encouraged to speak up to the State Housing Supervision Authority or the Prosecutor's Office.
