How long is the statute of limitations for property management fee disputes?

Legal analysis: generally three years.

Legal basis: Article 188 of the Civil Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) requests the people's court to protect civil rights, and the limitation of action is three years. Where there are other provisions in the law, those provisions shall prevail.

The limitation period of action shall be counted from the date when the creditor knows or should know that the right is damaged and the debtor knows it. Where there are other provisions in the law, those provisions shall prevail. However, the people's court shall not protect the rights that have been damaged for more than 20 years. Under special circumstances, the people's court may decide to extend the time according to the application of the obligee.

Interpretation of the Supreme People's Court on Several Issues Concerning the Application of Law in the Trial of Disputes over Property Services Article 3 After the termination of the rights and obligations of the property services contract, if the owner requests the property service provider to refund the property fees that have been received in advance but have not yet provided the property services, the people's court shall support it.