Can I cut off water and electricity if I default on my rent?

In the contract, it is agreed that the landlord who can cut off the electricity when the tenant owes the rent can cut off the electricity supply company. The landlord may invite the tenant's unit or neighborhood committee to urge him to fulfill the obligation of paying the rent. If the landlord fails to pay the rent within a reasonable period after issuing the dunning notice, the tenant may be held liable for breach of contract and have the right to recover the house.

Solutions to arrears of rent:

1. First of all, the landlord urges to pay the rent, and both parties of the lease negotiate to solve it. Maybe the tenant did have a temporary financial problem, and the landlord should understand that the rent should be suspended. This will help maintain the relationship between the two parties, and the tenant will be grateful to the landlord. Of course, there may also be tenants who deliberately default on rent. At this time, they should explain to the tenant the responsibility of defaulting on rent. In addition, disputes can be settled through mediation by neighborhood committees or police stations.

2. If mediation fails, you can bring a lawsuit to the people's court. If the lessee fails to pay or delays in paying the rent without justifiable reasons, the lessor may require the lessee to pay within a reasonable period of time. If the lessee fails to pay within the time limit, the lessor may terminate the contract.

The lessor can put forward a better written demand for rent and keep the evidence to prevent the lessee from finding an excuse not to receive the demand notice. You can apply for property preservation and seal up the lessee's property when you file a lawsuit. But it is not allowed to seize its property and forcibly expel it. Such measures can only be implemented by the court according to law. If the lessee still refuses to execute the contract after hearing by the court, he may apply to the court for compulsory execution.

In judicial practice, the handling and determination of economic contradictions and disputes can generally be handled in accordance with the principles of civil litigation. Both parties can negotiate and solve related matters according to the actual situation. In case of breach of contract by one party, compensation shall be made according to whether the liquidated damages are determined.

I hope the above content can help you. If in doubt, please consult a professional lawyer.

Legal basis:

Article 577 of the Civil Code

If one party fails to perform the contractual obligations or fails to meet the contractual obligations, it shall be liable for breach of contract, such as continuing to perform, taking remedial measures or compensating for losses.

Article seven hundred and twenty-one

The lessee shall pay the rent within the agreed time limit. If the time limit for paying the rent is not stipulated or clearly stipulated and cannot be determined according to the provisions of Article 510 of this Law, if the lease period is less than one year, it shall be paid at the expiration of the lease period; If the lease term exceeds one year, it will be paid annually; if the remaining term is less than one year, it will be paid at the expiration of the lease term.