How long can property fees generally be delayed?

This situation can be understood from the following aspects.

1. Limitation of action: According to the relevant laws of our country, it is mentioned in some judicial interpretations or cases that the limitation of action for unpaid property fees is usually 3 years. If the owner fails to pay the property fee for three consecutive years, the property management company should claim the right within three years, otherwise the property management company will file a lawsuit again after the expiration of the three-year limitation period, and the owner can file a defense during the limitation period. But this does not mean that owners can legally "delay" the payment of property fees for three years.

2. Contract agreement: When to pay the property fee is determined by the property service contract signed by the owner and the property management company, and the payment period and overdue treatment method will be clearly stipulated in the contract. The owner shall pay the property fee at the time agreed in the contract. If the property management fee is not paid on time, the property management company has the right to take dunning measures according to the terms of the contract, and may incur late fees.

3. Practical operation: Although the movement is limited, from the reality, the owners are encouraged to pay the property fees on time to ensure the normal management and maintenance of the community. Long-term arrears of property fees may not only lead to additional economic burden (late payment fee), damage the credit record of the owner, but also lead to collection, service interruption and even legal proceedings by the property company. Owners should try their best to avoid long-term arrears of property fees, and may face the risk of late payment fees and legal proceedings, which will affect the integrity record of owners.