The house has been unoccupied. Can I not pay the property fee?

You can't refuse to pay the property fee before you move in.

Whether living at home or not, the owner needs to pay the property fee in full and on time according to the property service contract. However, houses that have been vacant for a long time can be paid at 70% of the property fee. Generally speaking, if you are vacant for more than 6 months, you can file a written record with the property management company and pay the property fee at 70% of the normal charging standard.

According to relevant regulations, the owner shall pay the property fee to the property service provider as agreed. If the property service provider has provided services in accordance with the agreement and relevant regulations, the owner shall not refuse to pay the property fee on the grounds that he has not accepted or does not need to accept the relevant property services.

If the owner fails to pay the property fee within the time limit in violation of the agreement, the property service provider may urge him to pay it within a reasonable period of time; If the payment is not made within a reasonable period, the property service provider may bring a lawsuit or apply for arbitration. The property service provider shall not stop power supply, water supply, heat supply and gas supply to demand payment of property fees.

Matters needing attention in paying property fees

1. Payment time: Understand the payment time and cycle of property fees, observe the stipulated payment time, and avoid late payment fees or other extra fees.

2. Payment method: master the payment methods of property fees, such as cash, bank transfer, Alipay and WeChat payment. , and choose a convenient and fast payment method.

3. Payment amount: ensure that the amount of property fees paid is accurate. If in doubt, you can consult the property management company or relevant departments.

4. Payment voucher: Keep payment vouchers, such as receipts or payment documents, as payment vouchers for future inquiries or complaints.

5. Property fee details: read the property fee details carefully, understand the specific content and calculation method of each fee, and ensure that the fee is reasonable and correct.

6. Property service content: Understand the specific service content and standards provided by the property management company, and ensure that the services included in the property fee are in line with the actual situation.