The property collects water and electricity charges, but the owner does not pay electricity charges. Can I turn off the power?

Without paying the electricity bill, the power supplier cannot directly stop the power supply. According to the law of our country, if the electricity user fails to pay the electricity fee within the time limit, he shall pay the liquidated damages as agreed. If the electricity user fails to pay the electricity fee and liquidated damages within a reasonable period after being urged, the power supplier may suspend power supply in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the state.

Article 654 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC)

The electricity user shall pay the electricity fee in time in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state and the agreement of the parties.

If the electricity user fails to pay the electricity fee within the time limit, he shall pay the liquidated damages in accordance with the agreement.

If the electricity user fails to pay the electricity fee and liquidated damages within a reasonable period after being urged, the power supplier may suspend power supply in accordance with the procedures prescribed by the state.

If the power supplier stops power supply in accordance with the provisions of the preceding paragraph, it shall notify the power user in advance.