Do people who don't live in a new house still need to pay property fees?

Legal analysis: property fees are required. As long as the developer has handed over the house, the owner needs to pay the property fee, but if the stay is not long, he can pay less. If the owner does not move in, we can see if we can pay less property fees according to local policies. The owner shall pay the property fee to the property service provider as agreed.

Legal basis: Article 944 of General Principles of Civil Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), the owner shall pay the property fee to the property service provider as agreed. If the property service provider has provided services in accordance with the agreement and relevant regulations, the owner shall not refuse to pay the property fee on the grounds that he has not accepted or does not need to accept the relevant property services. If the owner fails to pay the property fee within the time limit in violation of the agreement, the property service provider may urge him to pay it within a reasonable period of time; If the payment is not made within a reasonable period, the property service provider may bring a lawsuit or apply for arbitration. The property service provider shall not stop power supply, water supply, heat supply and gas supply to demand payment of property fees.