Law on non-payment of property fees

Not paying the property fee involves legal issues, and paying the property fee is the legal obligation of the owner. Failure to pay property fees will not only affect the credit history of the owners, but also face legal sanctions.

First, the nature and obligations of property fees

Property fee is the fee paid by the owner to the property service enterprise according to the property service contract, which is used to maintain the normal operation and management of the public part of the property. As the owner, it is his legal obligation to pay the property fee in full and on time, and it is also an important means to maintain the community environment and protect his rights and interests.

Second, the consequences of not paying property fees

Impact on credit record: Failure to pay the property fee will be recorded by the property service company, which will further affect the credit record of the owner. The possible adverse effects in the future include but are not limited to loans and renting houses.

Facing legal sanctions: Property service enterprises have the right to recover property fees through legal channels, and owners may face legal sanctions such as prosecution and enforcement.

Suffering from service restrictions: during the period of arrears, the owner may not be able to enjoy the normal services provided by the property service enterprise, such as maintenance and cleaning.

Third, how to avoid the problem of not paying property fees?

Fully understand the property service contract: when signing the property service contract, the owner should fully understand the agreement on the property fee in the contract to ensure that it can be paid in full and on time.

Keep good communication with the realty service enterprise: If the realty fee cannot be paid on time due to special circumstances, the owner shall communicate with the realty service enterprise in time to find a solution.

Establish a good sense of credit: owners should be aware of the importance of paying property fees, consciously fulfill their legal obligations and maintain personal credit records.

To sum up:

It is illegal not to pay property fees. Owners should fully realize the importance of property fees, pay them in full and on time, and maintain personal credit records and the stability of the community environment. In case of special circumstances, we should maintain good communication with property service enterprises and jointly seek solutions.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) Civil Code

Article 944 stipulates:

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.

property management regulations

Article 4 1 stipulates that:

The owner shall pay the property service fee in accordance with the provisions of the property service contract. If the owner and the user of the property agree that the user of the property shall pay the property service fee, the owner shall bear joint and several liability from the agreement.

Property that has been completed but has not been sold or handed over to the property buyer shall be paid by the construction unit.