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The rules behind fair utilities

Longer, sourced pieces for trustees, directors and managing agents.

• 5 November 2026

  Can a share block, body corporate or HOA switch non-payers to prepaid electricity?

  Yes, if the scheme follows the right process, and no, if it uses the prepaid meter as a weapon. Selected units can be switched without the owner's consent or a court order once the scheme has the authority to do it. The meter may never be used to collect levies.