Installing a digital meter in a rented apartment for a person who does not observe commandments
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Question
I have a housing unit rented to a secular person. Now they are about to install an electricity meter. I requested that they install a mechanical meter and not a digital one so that at least from my perspective, he will not violate the prohibition of writing when turning on or off on Shabbat. The installer says that there are no mechanical meters today. Am I allowed to let him install a digital meter?
Answer
Hello,
There is no prohibition in this.
Since the meter is activated only when the light is turned on on Shabbat in violation, you are not obligated to ensure that he does not commit another prohibition by turning it on.
Source
B"K 97.