British Gas, which no longer supplies the Latitude complex, told the BBC it “remained engaged” with the managing agent over what it described as “historical unpaid energy bills dating back to 2020”.
This was despite residents being told by Centrick, via a newsletter seen by the BBC, that the bills dated back to 2014. The company has been asked for clarification.
Ms Wilkie accused the management companies of being disingenuous, lackadaisical and unprofessional, while questioning how the bills can be passed from one firm to another over the past nine years.
“Some of the residents haven’t been here that long and it’s simply unfair to pay,” she added.
A number of leaseholders told the BBC they intended to seek legal advice with a view to contesting the charges.