Who should be responsible for the maintenance of water pipes from water meters to households?

Legal analysis: the property should be responsible for water leakage in front of the water meter, and the residents should be responsible for water leakage in the pipeline behind the water meter.

Legal basis: Article 17 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Property Law should stipulate the use, maintenance and management of the property, the interests of the owners, the obligations that the owners should perform, and the responsibilities that the owners should bear if they violate the management regulations. Management regulations shall respect social morality and shall not violate laws and regulations or harm public interests. Management regulations are binding on all owners.