1. Introduction
Over the years, a number of Jolly Harbour property owners have reported experiencing pressured or threatened utility disconnections when they contest maintenance (also called "community") charges or dispute exorbitant water and electricity fees. In certain instances, property owners were caught off guard by sudden or holiday-period disconnection notices, echoing a pattern observed in documented cases such as Coleman vs. CDAL, where the courts found a disconnection unlawful and awarded restitution to the owner.
This article aims to help owners understand the legal framework in Antigua and Barbuda (influenced heavily by British common law) and their rights in situations where Caribbean Developments (Antigua) Limited ("CDAL") or any other service entity attempts to impose questionable fees—or threaten disconnection to enforce them.
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