Is it legal for the property to collect the deposit of water and electricity heating fee when buying a house, and not to refund or cash the water and electricity heating fee after staying for one year

Is it legal for the property to collect the deposit of water and electricity heating fee when buying a house, and not to refund or cash the water and electricity heating fee after staying for one year? There is no clear legal basis. As for whether it is three months or one month, I think it should be the result of discussion between the property management company and the owner. If most people agree to collect the deposit on a monthly basis, then the property management company must collect it on a monthly basis and refund the deposit. It can be suggested that the property management company make a survey to see how many owners agree with the practice of the property management company. If the survey results show that many people disagree, the property management company should make some adjustments.