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Landlords charging tenants for electricity above the regulated limit may face fines of up to 30 million VND. The measure is linked to Decree 133/2026/ND-CP, issued by the Government to regulate administrative penalties in the electricity sector and effective from May 25.
EVNHCMC said it has actively carried out outreach, dissemination, and mobilization to help landlords charge electricity to tenants in accordance with regulations. However, the utility noted that some landlords have not fully understood the State’s rules on the retail electricity price for tenants.
EVNHCMC also highlighted a common practice in which landlords bundle other charges—such as internet, cable TV, water, common living costs, and waste fees—into the electricity bill, resulting in higher monthly costs for tenants.
To address this, EVNHCMC has promoted and disseminated guidance to landlords on charging electricity at the correct price.
EVNHCMC cited specific guidance for cases where students and migrant workers rent housing (where the tenant is not a family). According to the regulations, if the lease is 12 months or more and there is temporary residence registration, the landlord or the tenant’s representative and the electricity utility will sign a direct electricity purchase contract, with a commitment to pay the landlord’s electricity bill.
For leases under 12 months, or where the landlord does not declare the full number of electricity users, the electricity price will be applied under tier 3 of the domestic residential electricity tariff (101–200 kWh) for all consumption measured at the meter.
If the landlord fully declares the number of electricity users, the quota is determined based on the temporary residence certificate. Specifically, every four people count as one electricity-using household: 1 person equals 1/4 of the quota, 2 people equals 1/2, 3 people equals 3/4, and 4 people equals 1.
When the number of tenants changes, the landlord is responsible for informing the electricity supplier so the quota can be adjusted accordingly.
EVNHCMC said tenants and landlords can seek guidance on applying residential electricity quotas or registering to buy electricity at the correct price via the hotline 1900545454, the EVNHCMC CSKH website, the EVNHCMC mobile app, email cskh@hcmpc.com.vn, or the EVNHCMC Facebook page.
Penalties for electricity-use violations are set out in the relevant regulations, including the potential fine of up to 30 million VND for charging above the regulated limit.
Separately, EVNHCMC and city authorities discussed solutions to meet rising electricity demand at a conference on energy security titled “Ensuring energy for Ho Chi Minh City’s two-digit growth target,” outlining steps to support sustainable growth in 2026.
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