In plain English
This is the person the bill belongs to. The account is recorded in that person's name, and that person is responsible for the charges on it.
In context
Here, "account holder" identifies the person whose name is on the utility billing account and who is responsible for its charges.
- Situation
- Setting up utilities and submitting maintenance, repair, and access requests
- What it communicates
- identifies the person responsible for the utility account.
Meaning limits
The term alone does not establish who lives at the property.
Examples
“Although Leo had moved out, he remained the account holder and paid the gas bill.”
“The utility bill lists Sandra as the account holder for the flat.”