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Tenant Utilities Handover Sheet

Utility Handover Sheet

A practical move-in handover form for recording tenant details, meter readings, required documents, and confirmation of electricity and water utility transfers in Cyprus.

1

Property & Tenant Details

Goal: Record the basic information needed before utility transfer begins.

This section should be completed at the handover meeting so both tenant and landlord/agent have the same information on file.

Property Address 
Tenant Name 
Move-In Date 
Landlord / Agent Name 
Why it matters: Accurate handover details reduce disputes and make the utility transfer process easier to complete.
2

Utilities Requiring Transfer

Goal: Identify the services that must be transferred into the tenant’s name.

In Cyprus, these utilities should normally be transferred within 1–3 business days of moving in:

  • Electricity: Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC).
  • Water: Local Water Board (EOA).
Tenant tip: Take clear photos of both meters on handover day, ideally with timestamps, so the starting readings are documented.
3

Water Account Transfer

Goal: Prepare all documentation needed for the water transfer.

  • Signed Lease Agreement.
  • Passport or Identity Card.
  • Municipality Tax Clearance.
  • Company Certificate, if the tenant or landlord is a company.
  • Power of Attorney, if the landlord cannot attend.
  • Photo of the Water Meter.
  • €300 refundable deposit.
Water Meter Reading 
Photo TakenYes / No
Why it matters: The water meter reading confirms the point from which the tenant becomes responsible for consumption.
4

Electricity Account Transfer

Goal: Prepare the required EAC documents and confirm the starting electricity reading.

  • Signed Lease Agreement.
  • Passport or Identity Card.
  • Company Documents, if applicable.
  • Deposit for EU citizens: €300.
  • Deposit for non-EU citizens: €350.
Electricity Meter Reading 
Photo TakenYes / No
Why it matters: A documented EAC meter reading protects both sides from billing confusion after move-in.
5

Confirmation of Transfer

Goal: Confirm that the tenant understands and accepts the utility transfer timeline.

The tenant confirms that all required utility transfers will be completed within the specified timeframe.

Tenant Signature 
Date 
Landlord / Agent Signature 
Date 
6

Notes

Goal: Keep any special instructions, pending documents, or follow-up actions in one place.

Note 1 
Note 2 
Note 3 
Note 4 
Useful reminder: Keep copies of the signed handover sheet, meter photos, receipts, and transfer confirmations together with the tenancy agreement.

Final Insight

A clean utility handover prevents billing disputes from day one.

Utility transfers are a small but important part of moving into a rental property in Cyprus. When readings, documents, deposits, and signatures are recorded clearly at handover, both tenant and landlord/agent have a reliable reference point for future billing and responsibility.