How many years is the payback period of property fees?

Legal analysis: the limitation of action for default of property fees needs to be determined according to the object of default.

1. The owner's default on property fees belongs to the service contract relationship, and the statute of limitations for requesting the court to protect civil rights is two years. Property companies cannot extend the limitation of action in violation of the law;

2. The lessee's default on property fees is an integral part of house rent in judicial practice. The limitation of action cannot be treated equally with the owner's service contract, and the rent law should be applied, which should be limited to one year.

Legal basis: Article 502 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC), a contract established according to law shall come into effect upon its establishment, unless otherwise stipulated by law or agreed by the parties.

In accordance with the provisions of laws and administrative regulations, if the contract should go through the approval procedures, such provisions shall prevail. If the failure to go through the formalities such as approval affects the effectiveness of the contract, it will not affect the performance of the obligation clauses such as approval and the effectiveness of relevant clauses in the contract. If the party that should go through the formalities for approval fails to perform its obligations, the other party may require it to bear the responsibility for violating its obligations.

The modification, assignment and dissolution of a contract shall be subject to the provisions of laws and administrative regulations, and the provisions of the preceding paragraph shall apply and shall be subject to approval.