Before the expiration of the property service period, if the property service provider does not agree to renew the employment, how long is the contract period?

Legal analysis: If the property service provider does not agree to renew the employment before the expiration of the property service period, it shall notify the owner or the owners' committee in writing 90 days before the expiration of the contract period, unless the notice period is otherwise stipulated in the contract. Article 948 of the Civil Code stipulates that after the expiration of the property service period, if the owner fails to make a decision to renew or hire another property service provider according to law, and the property service provider continues to provide property services, the original property service contract will remain valid, but the service period is uncertain. Both parties may terminate the indefinite property service contract at any time, but shall notify the other party in writing 60 days in advance.

Legal basis: Article 947 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC). Before the expiration of the realty service period, if the owners decide to renew their employment according to law, they shall renew the realty service contract with the original realty service provider before the expiration of the contract period. If the realty service provider does not agree to renew the employment before the expiration of the realty service period, it shall notify the owner or the owners' committee in writing 90 days before the expiration of the contract period, unless the notice period is otherwise stipulated in the contract.