evidence: Landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities in the private rented sector [...] Your tenancy agreement should make it clear who is responsible for paying bills such as council tax, gas, electricity and water. You have the right to choose your energy supplier. Failure to pay your bills may affect your credit rating. [...] Your tenancy agreement with the tenant should make it clear who is responsible for paying bills such as council tax, gas, electricity and water. The tenant has the right to choose their energy supplier.