electrcity disconnected
Landlord disconnected electricity because of rental arrears.it is prepaid box that can be diconnected remotly via signal phoned estate agent to just give chance untill 20 then all arrears will be paid was told will not connect power untill rent up to date
Category: Property, Rental Matters
Region: South Africa, Freestate
1 Answer
Hello
It is illegal for a landlord to disconnect water or electricity because of arrear rental. You have the right to restore the electricity if you can. If you can’t you may bring an urgent application at the high court, but that may not be affordable. The alternative is to urgently approach the nearest housing and rental tribunal for them to instruct the restoration of services pending the resolution of the rental issue. You can google for the address and contact detail of the tribunal.