Can you cut off electricity to tenants who owe you money? by Radio Islam International published on 2022-10-18T19:13:33Z Poor-paying tenants impact an owner’s bond repayments as municipal charges continue to mount. Many rental property owners are dealing with non-paying tenants and are wondering if they have the authority to turn off the electricity to their property. Radio Islam International speaks with a legal expert and founder of the law firm Schoeman Law Inc. about this quandary.