The question has arisen in the East Coast forum. Does anybody know if there is some new law to this regard?
A landlord cannot turn off electricity to a residence, legally this must be done by Edenorte for non-payment or else the courts will be involved and landlord will be found guilty and forced to turn it back on.
This in fact just happened at a Complexe east of Cabarete, The Oasis.
The question has arisen in the East Coast forum. Does anybody know if there is some new law to this regard?
In the condo where I live, a few years ago the administrator cut off electricity to the apartment of an owner who didn't pay his fees and was put in jail for doing so.
So far he has answered this question twice, how many more times before you get the answer you want?Dr Guzman. Can an administrator shut off the water for non payment of condo fees if the water is supplied by a well on the property and the condo association pays for all the maintenance and cost of electricity for the pumps? The valve to supply the water to the non paying unit is on the common property. It seems so logical. No sharing cost - no water.
Thanks
Fabio J. Guzman said:Similarly, in case of nonpayment of condo maintenance (including charges for utilities), the only legally foolproof recourse is collection and foreclosure.
You sound like my kids. They ask the same question over and over until they get the answer they want.well Belmont I felt the answers applied to cutting off water in areas that are supplied by an outside utility. Hopefully Dr Guzman will have more forgiveness in his heart for the clarification I requested. Utilities to me are not the same as an owner supplied well. But since you feel qualified to respond to the legalities of the difference I thank you for your legal opinion.
Dr Guzman. Can an administrator shut off the water for non payment of condo fees if the water is supplied by a well on the property and the condo association pays for all the maintenance and cost of electricity for the pumps? The valve to supply the water to the non paying unit is on the common property. It seems so logical. No sharing cost - no water.
Thanks