How long can the property fee be in arrears?

Legal analysis: property fees can be defaulted for up to 2 years. Property fee refers to the fees charged by property owners and users who entrust property management units to carry out daily maintenance, repair, renovation and other services for houses, buildings and equipment, public facilities, greening, sanitation, transportation, public security, environment and other facilities related to residents' lives in residential areas.

Legal basis: Article 947 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC). Before the expiration of the realty service period, if the owners decide to renew their employment according to law, they shall renew the realty service contract with the original realty service provider before the expiration of the contract period. If the realty service provider does not agree to renew the employment before the expiration of the realty service period, it shall notify the owner or the owners' committee in writing 90 days before the expiration of the contract period, unless the notice period is otherwise stipulated in the contract.