Life in the temporarily occupied territories is accompanied by numerous difficulties, including utility debts.
In the temporarily occupied territories, the issue of paying for utilities remains complicated and depends on various factors. In particular, if the supply of services is stopped, the debt may not be accrued.
The head of the law firm, Anna Daniel, told Channel 24 about this.
In many cases, she said, citizens are not required to pay because the infrastructure is destroyed and Ukraine has no control over the territory.
Another important aspect is legal nuances. Even if supplies have stopped, companies can continue to accrue debts, as this complies with the general rule of Ukrainian legislation.
At the same time, according to lawyer Stanislav Liflyanchik, if the company continues to operate under occupation, this could be regarded as a criminal offense.
Ukraine has several protection mechanisms in place for citizens who find themselves under occupation:
- benefits;
- deferred payments;
- debt restructuring.
In each specific case, the decision to charge debt depends on the infrastructure condition of the region and service providers.
Let us recall that the government is currently not considering the issue of raising utility tariffs in the near future.