What is the difference between "special maintenance funds" and "special maintenance funds"

Residential special maintenance funds refer to funds earmarked for the maintenance, renewal and transformation of residential parts and facilities after the expiration of the warranty period. Special maintenance funds shall be managed by the financial department of the people's government of the city, city or county where the property is located or the competent department of construction (real estate).

Property service charges refer to the fees charged by property management enterprises to the owners for the maintenance, conservation and management of houses, supporting facilities and equipment and related sites, and for maintaining environmental sanitation and order in relevant areas.

1. The charging units are different. Housing special maintenance funds are collected by the state, collected by developers when selling houses, and special receipts for special maintenance funds are issued. The property fee is collected by the property company and used for the daily service fee of the property.

2. The charging period is different, and the residential special maintenance funds shall be collected in one lump sum, and shall not be collected again before the funds are used up. Property fees are daily expenses, which are charged monthly and continuously according to the time limit agreed in the property management contract.

3. They have different uses. Residential special maintenance funds are used for medium repair, overhaul and renovation of public * * * areas and public * * * equipment and facilities. Property management fees are used for daily management, maintenance, minor repairs and office expenses of property service enterprises.

4. Their guardianship units are different. Residential special maintenance funds were initially entrusted by the government designated departments, and later by the industry Committee. The property management fee shall be paid by the property service enterprise.