Defensive reasons for not paying property fees

Legal analysis: as creditors, property service enterprises mostly make payment requests to owners by posting reminders at their doorsteps.

Legal basis: Article 466 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC). If the parties have disputes over the understanding of the terms of the contract, the meaning of the disputed terms shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of the first paragraph of Article 142 of this Law. Where a contract text is concluded in two or more languages, and the agreement is equally authentic, the words used in each text shall have the same meaning. If the words and expressions used in each text are inconsistent, they shall be interpreted according to the relevant terms, nature, purpose and principle of good faith of the contract.