Energy costs for tenants in Luxembourg: charges, meters

The short answer

As a tenant you either have your own energy contract or you pay energy through the rent or service charges. The rules on shared meters and yearly statements protect you.

📜 The rules in Luxembourg

Energy costs for tenants

Tenants pay water, heating, gas and electricity as rental charges. The landlord may ask for suitable advance payments, but must give a yearly statement of charges with the invoices or receipts. Advances can instead be set as a flat amount matching normal use.

When you move in, contact an electricity supplier yourself; when you leave, the occupant (owner or former tenant) must end the supply contract. (myilr.lu)
In a dispute over charges, first tell the other party in writing (preferably by registered letter), wait one month, then apply to the commission des loyers of your municipality or canton. (guichet.public.lu)

Commission des loyersConciliation body at the municipal administration for disputes on rent and rental charges.🔗 guichet.public.lu

Official source: guichet.public.lu · Checked 2026-09-30

🪜 Step by step

Find out how you payYour own contract with a supplier, or energy through the landlord? Your tenancy agreement says so.
Ask for the statementIf the landlord charges energy or heating, ask for the yearly statement and how your share is worked out.
Check the rules for LuxembourgSee below what landlords must do on meters, cost splitting and statements.
Dispute in writingWrite to the landlord with your questions. If there is no solution, go to the body named below.

📇 Who to contact

Commission des loyersConciliation body at the municipal administration for disputes on rent and rental charges.🔗 guichet.public.lu/fr/citoyens/logement/location/contrat-litige/regler-litige-fixation-loyer.html

Union Luxembourgeoise des Consommateurs (ULC)Independent advice for consumersFor advice, template letters and a second opinion🔗 www.ulc.lu

❓ Questions

Can I choose my own supplier as a tenant?

If you have your own meter and contract, usually yes. If energy is in the rent, the landlord chooses.

How is heating split between flats?

Often by individual meters or heat cost allocators plus a fixed share. The rules for Luxembourg are on this page.

Can the landlord cut my energy?

A landlord may not simply cut your supply. Contact the body named on this page.

📎 Sources

Checked: 2026-09-30

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