Is it legal for property to collect public utility fees?

It is legal for the property to collect public utility fees, but it is necessary to clearly distinguish the contents of public utility fees. The public utility fees that can be shared with the owners include:

1. The public water and electricity costs of corridors, stairs and public facilities in the residential building shall be reasonably shared by the residents of the building;

2. The electricity fee for street lamps in residential areas shall be reasonably shared by all residents in the residential areas;

3, high-rise residential buildings, including shops, office buildings, elevators and other public equipment, the operation of electricity, should be set up independent meters, by all users of elevators and equipment reasonable sharing.

Legal basis: Article 44 of the Regulations on Property Management.

Within the property management area, water supply, power supply, gas supply, heating, communication, cable TV and other units shall charge relevant fees to the end users.

Where a realty service enterprise accepts the entrustment to collect the fees mentioned in the preceding paragraph, it shall not collect additional fees such as handling fees from the owners.

Article 45

The realty service enterprise shall stop the violation of laws and regulations such as public security, environmental protection, property decoration and use in the realty management area, and report to the relevant administrative departments in a timely manner.

After receiving the report from the realty service enterprise, the relevant administrative department shall stop the illegal act or deal with it according to law.

Article 46

The realty service enterprise shall assist in the safety work within the realty management area. When a safety accident occurs, the realty service enterprise shall, while taking emergency measures, report to the relevant administrative departments in time to assist in the rescue work.

The realty service enterprise shall abide by the relevant provisions of the state when hiring security personnel. Security personnel shall perform their duties when maintaining public order in the property management area, and shall not infringe upon the legitimate rights and interests of citizens.