Can the property that is in arrears with water charges stop water supply?

Legal analysis: No, the owner and the property management company are equal civil subjects, and both parties should fulfill their due obligations according to the contract. Any party who violates it will bear the corresponding liability for breach of contract. If the owner fails to pay the property fee in time, he shall bear legal responsibility. Property companies have the right to require owners to pay property fees and bear certain liquidated damages. But the property company has no right to take measures to cut off water and electricity.

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. If the owner signs a contract with the water supply and power supply company and pays the corresponding fees to the water supply and power supply company, the water supply and power supply company shall supply water and power. The property company is not a party to the water supply and power supply contract and has no right to interrupt the water supply and power supply to the owner without authorization.