The distribution box in the residential building is broken. Does the property have the responsibility and obligation to pay the maintenance fee in advance?

Yes According to the property management regulations, property service enterprises should repair and maintain the normal operation of property facilities and equipment. Therefore, if the damage to the distribution box of residential buildings is caused by the property service enterprise's failure to maintain it in time, then the property service enterprise should bear the responsibility for the maintenance cost. However, if the equipment is damaged due to non-human reasons such as natural disasters, the owner or property management company should share the corresponding maintenance costs with the power supply department.