S.L. 545.41 ст. 19Leased premises.

(1) The distribution system operator may require the lessor of a leased premises to be bound with the lessee for in solidum the regular payment of all amounts that may become due to the distribution system operator.

(2) The lessor who, in accordance with sub-regulation (1) is bound in solidum with the lessee, shall be deemed to be the customer for the purposes of these regulations.

(3) Where a leased premises is occupied by two (2) or more unrelated persons and is served by one (1) meter, the lessor shall be deemed to be the customer for the purposes of these regulations.

(4) A lessor who leases any premises supplied with electricity by the distribution system operator for a period exceeding three (3) months to persons not permanently resident in Malta, shall give written notice thereof to the distribution system operator. The notice shall contain the full name of the lessee, and the agreed period of the lease, and any other information as may reasonably be requested by the distribution system operator:

Provided that where the lessor fails to give the said notice, or the information contained in the notice is incorrect, the lessor shall, without prejudice to the provisions of sub-regulation (5), be liable in solidum with the lessee for any debt incurred by the lessee in connection with the supply of electricity to the premises.

(5) Where a premises supplied by the distribution system operator is leased to any person, expressly or tacitly, by the week, by the month or for less than three (3) months, or where the premises is let for more than three (3) months but is only occupied by the tenant for a period less than three (3) months, the lessor shall be liable in with the lessee for any debt incurred by the lessee in solidum connection with the supply of electricity to the premises.

(6) For the purposes of regulation 6, the lessor of the premises shall be deemed to be the customer and the distribution system operator may require the relevant deposit and, or security from the lessor, unless otherwise agreed by the distribution system operator.