Interpretation of the new regulations in 2024
After 2024, according to the new provisions of the Civil Code, property owners no longer have to worry about property fees. The new regulations stipulate that property management companies must regularly publicize the details of property fees to property owners, so that owners can clearly understand the content and reasonableness of the fees paid, effectively supervise the work of property owners, and promote the improvement of property management companies' service levels. In addition, the Civil Code also clarifies the issue of payment of property fees for vacant houses. Since the house is located in the complex, the owner is still obliged to pay the strata fee in accordance with the regulations.
The conflict between the real estate company and the owner is mainly focused on the property tax and the level of real estate services. The main reason is that the service level of the property company is poor and the charges are arbitrary. If it is difficult for the property company to collect the property tax, the level of service will often decline, creating a vicious circle. However, the implementation of the new regulations will provide a mechanism to address this issue. By disclosing the details of property charges, property owners can have a clearer understanding of the content of property charges, so as to effectively control property work and put pressure on property management companies to improve their service levels.
Another point of contention is the payment of strata fees for vacant houses. Some property owners believe that their homes are vacant and not covered by strata services, so they should not pay the strata fee in full. However, this view is incorrect. No matter how many residents there are in the community, the operating costs of the property company are basically the same, and the difference is only in some subtle service differences. If owners of vacant units are allowed to waive property management fees, it will not only be an act of speculation, but also unfair to other property owners in the community. Therefore, according to the provisions of the Civil Code, even if the property is vacant, the owner is still liable to pay the required property charges.
For strata companies, their role is to serve the owners wholeheartedly. As long as the strata company fulfills its contractual obligations to provide quality service to the owner, most property owners will be happy to pay the strata fee. Of course, in the face of individual refusal to pay property fees, property management companies can also protect their rights and interests through legal channels. However, in this process, the property management company should avoid using illegal means to force the owner to pay the fee.
Overall, property owners should be aware that property tax is not just an expense, but also a recognition of the cost and value of the utility company's services to the community. Property owners should pay their strata fees on time to avoid arrears and have the right to ask the strata company to improve the quality of their services. If the owner is not satisfied with the service level, the owner can express his appeal through legal channels, or even change the property management company according to the law. At the same time, responsible owners can consider managing the community through autonomy, discussing community affairs, and formulating management rules to ensure the normal operation of the community, harmony and stability.
When paying property tax and choosing a utility company, we must abide by the principles of fairness, impartiality and reasonableness. Only in this way can we create a safe, comfortable and harmonious living environment together.
In short, with the new provisions of the Civil Code, owners do not have to worry about property charges. The new regulations require property management companies to publish the details of property charges on a regular basis, which strengthens the supervision of property owners over property charges and prompts property management companies to improve their service levels. At the same time, the new regulations clarify the payment of property fees for vacant properties, and owners are still obliged to pay property fees in accordance with the regulations. Owners and property management companies should respect each other and work together to create a harmonious community living environment.