Why does the owner pay for guests' electricity first?

There is one electricity connection in the landlord's name, and it recognizes no guests, only kilowatt-hours. The supplier always sends the invoice to the owner, so guest consumption must first be paid by the landlord and then recovered. Without a system, this happens via an average in the rental price, which means you pay the difference yourself with heavy users. With prepaid credit, the guest buys their own consumption before they see the meter.

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This is general information, not advice about your situation. We do not see your meter cabinet and are not familiar with your contract with your energy supplier, your rental agreement and your park or homeowners association regulations. Your installer, your rental broker or your adviser will confirm what is permitted and required in your case.

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