Should property fees be paid in advance?

At present, community management has to pay a certain amount of property fees, and the collection standards of property fees in each community are different, and the payment methods are different. When paying the property fee, many users will ask whether the property fee should be paid in advance. Let's take a look!

Should property fees be paid in advance?

Generally speaking, property fees do not need to be paid in advance. However, some properties will collect property fees in advance for convenience, and they can pay property fees up to three months in advance. However, it is legal to obtain the consent of the owner in advance to pay the property fee. If the property fee is paid in advance without the consent of the owner, it is illegal to forcibly collect the property fee.

Under what circumstances can I refuse to pay the property fee?

1. The developer may refuse to pay the property fee if he delays the delivery.

If the developer fails to produce the supporting documents or the supporting documents are incomplete, the buyer has the right to refuse to pay the property fee, and the responsibility for overdue delivery shall be borne by the developer. However, if the house has been handed over, no matter whether the owner can't live, he must pay a certain property fee.

2. If the house inspection is unqualified, the property fee may be refused.

When handing over the house, the developer should provide the house acceptance certificate to the buyers. If the purchased commercial house is residential, it is also necessary to provide a residential quality guarantee and a residential instruction manual. If the documents provided by the developer are incomplete, the owner can reject the house without paying the property fee.

3. If the quality of the property service is unqualified, you can refuse to pay the property fee.

If the quality of property service is not up to standard and fails to perform its obligations, the owner may investigate the liability for breach of contract according to law, demand to continue to perform and compensate for the losses, or refuse to pay the property fee.

4. Property management companies can refuse to pay property fees if they use public areas to operate.

According to the "Regulations on Property Management", a property company should obtain the consent of the owner when using the parts of the property to operate. If the property management company occupies public areas or equipment without the consent of the owner, the owner has the right to refuse to pay the property fee.