This is not true. I have changed name before. TNB will supply if the property is changed to a new person. The accountability is on the person not the property. I have helped my relatives transfer TNB account when they buy new property - where previous owner has thousands of ringgit in areas - no issue with transfering. Whole thing done online in a week.

Nope again not true. Contract law is very clear - you can only hold people accountable if they have a contract with you. There is no such thing if a electricity bill is on some other name that suddenly the owner becomes liable for it.

If the tenant has left, it's a simple process to just change the name back to you and move on. Regardless of what the arrears are.

If the tenant has not left, then you need to follow the full legal means of getting the tenant out. Thta's an eviction process - regardless of whose name the account is on. Nett nett - change the bill to your tenant.

If the tenant has left, it's a simple process to just change the name back to you and move on. Regardless of what the arrears are.

If the tenant has not left, then you need to follow the full legal means of getting the tenant out. Thta's an eviction process - regardless of whose name the account is on. Nett nett - change the bill to your tenant.

Again, another lowyater who only spreads rumours without validating. Please see official booklet from TNB - https://www.tnb.com.my/assets/files/TNB_VAS...ooklet_2016.pdf


Q: Is the Landlord responsible for the bill arrears that haven’t been paid
A: No. The Tenant who has left the premises has to pay the leftover amount

Q: If a new Tenant wants to apply for an electricity supply, can TNB request him/her to pay the bill arrears that has not been settled by the old Tenant?
A: TNB cannot request the new Tenant to pay for the arrears or any amount of electricity usage that was from the old Tenant.


Both questions above from the TNB booklet. As long as you can prove ownership, even if your tenant has a big amount pending - you can change to your name with no liability on the past amount. Please read - don't simply listen to rumours and talk.

Please ensure you get the info directly from TNB. I wrote to them - and you can too - tnbcareline@tnb.com.my . I have also asked around. Nobody has had any problem with changing the name after their tenant ran away. TNB are pretty good at it even if there is a big balance.









On Tue, 1 Jun 2021, at 10:25, tnbcareline@tnb.com.my wrote:
Salam TNB


Dear Mr.

You can proceed with change of tenancy, but for the application you needs to be made at nearest Kedai Tenaga only.


Please make sure bring tenant IC copy (Front & Back Cross for TNB use only)


If you on behalf for the tenant , please bring Authorize Letter & On behalf person IC copy & tenant IC copy (Front & Back Cross for TNB use only)


We hope the above information satisfies your concern. Please do not hesitate to contact us at 1 300 88 5454 (Account & Billing) / 15454 (Outage & Street Light) if you need further assistance regarding this matter.


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>> Original Message ...
>> From:
>> To: tnbcareline@tnb.com.my
>> Subject: Change Account Name
>> Sent: 01/06/2021 10:03
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Hello TNB,
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If I have a tenant who has runaway and has a balance of about RM15k in the bill on his name, can I still change the bill to the new tenant's name? The account is tied to the person, not to the property right?
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TNB will go after the old tenant seperately. I am not accountable for the RM 15K bill as it's on his name.
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Please clarify.
>>


>>
Thanks
>>
Suresh


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I have asked TNB and they've given an answer in writing. So I find it strange how you literally quote a LYN post and assign more validity then official comms from TNB.