For modern people, it is normal to pay property fees, just like water bills and electricity bills, which need to be paid every month. However, many owners have some doubts about paying property fees, especially whether they still need to pay property fees when they have not moved in for a few years. More on that below.
Even if you haven't moved in for a few years after buying the house, you still need to pay a strata fee. However, you can apply for a partial reduction of the strata fee. As long as the property provides proof of non-occupancy for more than six months and makes an application, a part of the strata fee can be reduced in the first year. It should be noted that this reduction is only applicable to newly delivered commercial housing, and there is no such discount for the second-hand house purchased, even if the house is not occupied, the property fee needs to be paid in full.
In addition to the situation that the house has not been moved in for several years, there are several other situations where the owner can not pay the property fee:
1.Non-delivery: The newly built commercial housing has not been delivered due to quality and other problems, and the owner does not need to pay the property fee, which is borne by the developer.
2.Rental: If the landlord rents out the property and it is clearly stated in the lease contract that the strata fee is paid by the tenant, then the landlord does not need to pay the strata fee.
3.Property management company problem: If the property management company does not sign a relevant service contract with the owner, or fails to perform its responsibilities as agreed in the contract, the quality of the service provided is not up to standard, the approval documents are not obtained, the scope of fees is expanded or the charging standard is increased without authorization, etc., the owner can refuse to pay the property fee. But only if conclusive evidence is provided.
If you haven't moved in for a few years, you need to pay the property fee, but you can apply for a waiver. In addition, the owner may not pay the property fee if the property is not delivered, the house is rented, and the property management company has problems. In the face of relevant situations, owners need to understand their rights and interests and provide corresponding supporting materials. For more information, please visit Qeeka Home.