Does the renovation of water pipes in old residential areas need the owner's full package?

Legal analysis: Generally, all owners will bear the maintenance costs, but they need the approval of the owners' committee. For water supply companies, they only need to be responsible for replacement and maintenance, while property management companies need to be responsible for contacting water supply companies to coordinate and solve problems. Most owners are responsible for the replacement and maintenance costs, and individuals are responsible for the water meters in private areas.

Legal basis: Article 281 of the Civil Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), the maintenance fund of the building and its ancillary facilities belongs to the owner. With the consent of the owner, it can be used for local maintenance, renewal and transformation of elevators, roofs, external walls and barrier-free facilities. The collection and use of maintenance funds for buildings and their ancillary facilities shall be announced regularly. In case of emergency, if the building and its ancillary facilities need to be repaired, the owners' assembly or the owners' committee may apply for the maintenance funds of the building and its ancillary facilities according to law.