Energy costs for tenants in Malta: 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 Malta

Energy costs for tenants

The owner does not have to move the ARMS account into the tenant's name, but the people living there must be declared (Form H) so the account gets the residential tariff and the number-of-persons subsidy. If the owner refuses and you have a signed lease, use Form F2 (Temporary Recognition of Tenant).

With the owner's agreement you can put the account in your name for the rental period. As you are not the owner, ARMS asks a €466 deposit, offset against your last bill. Move the account back before you leave. (arms.com.mt)
A person can receive the number-of-persons subsidy on one account only; registering on a new account removes you from the old one. (arms.com.mt)
If you paid the domestic rate while entitled to the residential rate, fill in Form H1. (arms.com.mt)

ARMS LtdForms H, H1 and F2, account transfers and number-of-persons registration.📞 8007 2222 🔗 arms.com.mt

Official source: arms.com.mt · 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 MaltaSee 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

ARMS LtdForms H, H1 and F2, account transfers and number-of-persons registration.📞 8007 2222 🔗 arms.com.mt/en/services/apply-for-a-service/applications-forms

Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA) – Consumer Helpline 8007 4400Independent advice for consumersFor advice, template letters and a second opinion🔗 mccaa.org.mt

❓ 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 Malta 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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