Does the property have the right to collect water charges?

Legal analysis: It depends on the property contract signed at that time. If the original contract stipulates that the water fee in the residential area shall be collected by the property, then the property is obliged to collect the water fee. If there was no provision at the beginning, according to the property management regulations, the water fee should be charged to the owner.

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. The realty service enterprise shall not charge additional fees such as handling fees to the owners if it accepts the entrusted collection of money.