Tenant didn't pay bill, meter disconnected

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 15 July 2023 This query is : Resolved
Tenants didn't pay electricity bill and meter got disconnected. They paid again but meter not connected properly so no bills. Complained to electricity board but they are saying no issues. If the tenant leaves will i be charged?

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A landlord's tenant failed to pay their electricity bill, resulting in the meter being disconnected. Despite the tenant eventually paying, the meter wasn't reconnected correctly, causing further billing issues. The landlord is concerned about potential charges if the tenant leaves. It's confirmed that property owners are liable for unpaid tenant utility bills and can deduct outstanding amounts from the tenant's security deposit.

kavksatyanarayana (Expert) 15 July 2023
The electricity bill should be paid by you if the tenant leaves your property. Before he leaves your property ask him to pay the update electric bill.

P. Venu (Expert) 15 July 2023
Yes, the owner is liable if the tenant defaults.

Advocate Bhartesh goyal (Expert) 15 July 2023
Yes, if tenant fails to pay electricity bills same will be charged from owner.

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Expert) 15 July 2023
If the tenant is leaving the rented premise for any reason and if there are any dues to be paid by him, the owner can deduct the amount from the advance amount held as security deposit so that the owner should not suffer the loss due to tenant's irresponsible attitude.

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