Should I pay this property fee?

According to the information you provided, there are several points to note:

1.** Legal obligation to pay property fees * *: Even if there is no actual occupancy, according to the property management regulations, it is usually the owner who is responsible for paying property fees, because these fees cover the maintenance, management and public services of residential areas. This includes the expenses necessary to maintain the basic operation and maintenance of the community during your non-residence period.

2.** Changing the property management company * *: In the process of changing the property management company from A to B and then to C, there should be a formal notification procedure. Usually, this change requires the consent of the owners' meeting, and the old and new properties are handed over, including the transfer of the owner's arrears information. As the owner, you have the right to know the detailed information in this process, including the replacement time, reason, handover agreement and so on.

3. * * Service quality and charges of B property company * *: Even if the service quality of B property company is poor, if it did provide services for the community and was a legal property manager during that time, then theoretically you may be obliged to pay the property fees during that time. However, the quality of service may be one of the reasons why you ask for a price reduction or discount.

4.** Provide supporting materials * *: When B Property Company asks you for property fees, it should be able to provide corresponding service contracts, records of service period, standards and basis for fee calculation, and any possible resolutions or authorization documents of the owners' meeting to prove that it has the right to charge you fees. In addition, if they claim to demand payment through legal channels, they should also be able to provide formal legal documents or court notices.

5.** Communication and verification * *: Before deciding whether to pay, you have the right to ask B Property Company to show the above-mentioned supporting materials and communicate with you through formal channels (such as written notice instead of SMS). If B Property Company cannot provide sufficient evidence to prove the legality of its claim, or you have questions about its claim, it is suggested that you handle it through the following channels:

-Communicate directly with B Property Company in writing, and ask for a detailed list of expenses and legal proof of its service period.

-Consult the owners' committee or the community management organization to find out the specific situation of property replacement and the service evaluation of B Property Company.

-When necessary, you can consult legal professionals to understand your rights and interests, and take legal measures to safeguard your legitimate rights and interests when necessary.

To sum up, you do have the obligation to pay reasonable property fees, but at the same time, you also have the right to ask the other party to provide sufficient supporting materials and conduct reasonable negotiations on this basis. If the other party's dunning behavior infringes on your legitimate rights and interests, you can also seek a solution through legal channels.