Can a Property Manager or Agent sign a utility affidavit instead of the Landlord, and what specific authorization is required?

Yes. A Property Manager or Agent may sign the utility affidavit if they show written authority to act for the owner. Utilities often require a specific Power of Attorney or a Management Agreement that explicitly authorizes utility actions. Many providers also ask that the authorization itself be notarized. Without verified capacity, the counter will reject the filing.

We notarize both the agent’s authorization and the affidavit in one visit across Southern Highlands, Green Valley Ranch, Seven Hills, and Rhodes Ranch. See Power of Attorney, Affidavits and Sworn Statements, and Notary with Witnesses Provided.