Is it illegal for the landlord to require the property to be cut off from water and electricity because the tenant of the shop has paid the property utility bill?

This is a breach of contract. You can ask the landlord to compensate you for your losses and ask him to provide normal facilities.

Change of Lessor and Lessee:

1. During the lease period, if Party A transfers the ownership of real estate to a third party, it shall abide by the relevant national regulations on real estate transfer without obtaining the consent of Party B. However, Party A shall notify Party B in writing two months in advance. After the ownership of real estate is transferred to a third party, the third party will become the natural Party A of this contract, enjoy the rights and undertake the obligations of the original Party A. ..

2. During the lease term, if Party B wants to sublet the leased house to a third party, it must obtain the written consent of Party A in advance. The third party that has obtained the right to use becomes the natural Party B of this contract, enjoying the rights of the original Party B and undertaking the obligations of Party B. ..

Article 6

Party B's responsibilities:

1. Party B must pay the rent and other expenses according to the contract. In case of unreasonable breach of contract, Party A has the right to charge Party B a penalty of% of the actual rent arrears. If the amount of rent in arrears is large, it will be regarded as a breach of contract, and Party A has the right to take back the house without returning the deposit to Party B. ..

2. Before the termination of this contract, Party A and Party B shall notify the other party in writing one month in advance whether to terminate this contract.

3. During the lease period, Party B must take reasonable preventive measures to protect the equipment and facilities in good condition (except natural depreciation) during the lease period. Party B shall not change the structure and use of the leased house without authorization. If it is really necessary to change the use, Party A's consent must be obtained. If Party B causes damage to the leased premises and its equipment, it shall be responsible for restoring it to its original state. If Party B is not responsible for restoring the original state at the expiration of the lease term, Party A has the right to restore the original state by itself, and the expenses shall be deducted from Party B's deposit.

4. If Party B installs any equipment, instruments or machinery that exceeds the load of electric meters in the leased premises, it must obtain the consent of Party A, and Party A shall assist Party B to go through the relevant procedures, and the expenses shall be borne by Party B. Party B shall be responsible for the accidents or fines caused by failing to go through the relevant procedures without Party A's consent.

5. Party B shall not attach any articles or paint or make any changes outside the leased premises.

6. When the lease expires or this contract is terminated, Party B must deliver all the intact equipment and facilities in the leased house to Party A in a clean and good condition suitable for use (except natural depreciation).

7. After the lease expires or the contract is dissolved, if Party B does not move, Party A has the right to move Party B's articles out of the house where the lease relationship has been dissolved, without undertaking the obligation of keeping them. Party A has the right to demand compensation from Party B for the expenses incurred therefrom, and has the right to sue.

8. Party B guarantees that the house leased by Party A will be used as a commercial house, and will abide by the laws and regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC) and relevant government regulations and operate legally. Party B shall be responsible for the compensation for the joint losses caused to Party A by Party B's illegal operation.

9. Party A shall show Party B the original documents related to the leased house and give Party B a copy consistent with the original. Including the property right certificate of the rented house, the identity card of the owner of the house and the rental permit. If a third party claims the right to the leased property, so that Party B cannot use the leased property, Party A shall compensate Party B for all the losses suffered.