After buying a second-hand house, the original owner did not cooperate with the property handover and still owed 8000 yuan. I don't think the property was transferred.

First of all, when you buy a second-hand house, did you agree in writing who will bear all the expenses, including water, electricity, property, heating, cable TV, broadband, gas, etc., before handling the property certificate? If he pays, everything will be fine If not, then the court will assume all the expenses for you by default, that is to say, if he doesn't pay, you have to pay for him. This is a stupid loss, I have experienced better.

Secondly, even if you don't pay the property fee, the property company has no right to stop your water and electricity. If he does, you can call the police, because water and electricity are your personal property and he has no right to dispose of them. If the property dares to stop your water and electricity, you can sue him and compensate you for all the losses. This can be won.

In view of your situation, I suggest that you negotiate with the property management to reduce some property fees. Property fees are unavoidable. First of all, you don't pay your debts, even yours. General property management rarely sues owners, but if they do sue, you will definitely lose the case, not only paying fees, but also paying late fees.