What is prepaid electricity for a holiday rental?
Prepaid electricity means that guests buy credit in advance via a QR code placard in the accommodation and pay themselves for their electricity consumption during their stay, at a price per kWh that the host sets themselves. As long as the credit is sufficient, everything works normally; once it runs out, the guest can top up. Any remaining balance can stay for a next stay or be refunded. It is especially suitable for rentals with fluctuating consumption, and less suitable for a single property, long rental periods or a missing suitable meter cabinet.
What you must do in practice
The implementation per obligation, with the deadlines involved and the templates to record it, is included in the subscription.
View the subscription First the free decision supportThis 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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