Is it illegal for the landlord to let the property stop water and electricity?

Legal analysis: it depends on the situation, whether it is illegal for the landlord to cut off water and electricity for the property. If the parties clearly stipulate in the signed lease contract that the lessee fails to pay the rent as agreed, the lessor has the right to urge the lessee to pay the rent by stopping water supply, power supply or other facilities. This clause does not violate the mandatory provisions of China laws and is a valid contract. When the lessee fails to pay the rent, the landlord can cut off the water and electricity. However, if the tenant pays the water and electricity fee to the power supply and water supply company, the property will not suspend power supply as long as the tenant fulfills the obligation to pay the water and electricity fee in time according to law.

Legal basis: According to Article 652 of the Civil Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), when the power supplier needs to interrupt the power supply due to planned maintenance, temporary maintenance, power restriction according to law or illegal power use by the power user, it shall notify the power user in advance in accordance with relevant state regulations; If the power supply is interrupted without notifying the user in advance, causing losses to the user, it shall be liable for compensation. According to Article 654 of the General Principles of the Civil Law 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.