Evade payment of electricity

Q: I rented an apartment, but my circumstances were very hard, so I was tempted by the Satan - I seek refuge in Allah from him - and I deactivated the electricity counter due to the expensive value of the bills, which resulted in its break down. However, when I left the apartment, I paid the last bill and a few days later, the owner of the building learned that the counter had broken down. We both went to the electricity company, and after the company investigated the matter, they fixed the counter for a sum of (3800). I wanted to pay the owner, but I was experiencing very difficult circumstances, thereupon the owner asked me to swear by Allah that I knew nothing about that matter, and I did, due to my financial circumstances. Since that date and till now, I am suffering a great confusion, so I hope that you would provide me with a definite answer that clears me before Allah and His creatures, and what is the best way to do that? May Allah grant you success!

A: First: You should repent from this transgression and pay the value of the bill to the building owner. Second: You should repent and seek Allah's Forgiveness for the false oath that you took. (Part No. 23; Page No. 445) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.