Is the property qualified to cut off water and electricity?

The property is qualified to cut off water and electricity, but it must follow the legal provisions and contract stipulations, ensure the rationality and necessity, and reduce the inconvenience and losses caused to residents. Measures can be taken in case of emergency, such as fire and water leakage. Measures can also be taken in violation of the provisions of the contract, such as defaulting on fees and violating rules and regulations. Property needs to inform residents in advance and provide opportunities to solve problems. It is recommended to consult the contract and legal terms, communicate and negotiate with the property, and consult a lawyer to obtain accurate legal advice if necessary.

According to Chinese laws, property management companies are qualified to cut off water and electricity under certain circumstances. However, this power is not unlimited, but subject to certain restrictions and conditions.

First of all, the property management company can take measures to cut off water and electricity according to the law and the contract in an emergency. Emergency situations include fire, water leakage, short circuit of wires and other situations that may lead to personal safety or property loss. In this case, the property management company can take emergency measures to prevent the loss from expanding.

Secondly, when residents violate the contract or community rules and regulations, the property management company can take measures to cut off water and electricity. For example, if residents default on property fees, rebuild houses without authorization, or interfere with the normal life of other residents, the property management company can take corresponding punishment measures according to the contract, including water and electricity cuts.

However, even under the above circumstances, property management companies need to follow certain procedures and principles. They need to inform residents in advance and provide opportunities to solve problems within a reasonable time. Property management companies also need to ensure that the measures to cut off water and electricity are reasonable and necessary, and will not cause unnecessary troubles or losses to residents.

In short, the property management company is qualified to take measures to cut off water and electricity in case of emergency or residents' default. However, they must abide by laws and contracts, and ensure that it is reasonable and necessary to minimize the inconvenience and loss to residents. If you are faced with the problem of water and electricity cut off in the property, I suggest you consult relevant contracts and legal provisions and communicate and negotiate with the property management company. If necessary, you can also consult a professional lawyer to get more accurate legal advice.

Legal basis:

Property management regulations:

Chapter IV Property Management Services

Article 47 The rights and obligations of property users in property management activities shall be agreed by the owners and property users, but they shall not violate the relevant provisions of laws, regulations and management regulations. If the property user violates the provisions of these regulations and the management agreement, the relevant owners shall bear joint and several liability.