As a property owner, it is our obligation to pay the strata fee. However, in some cases, landlords do have the right to refuse to pay strata fees, especially these 5 strata fees.
1. The property fee has been reduced or reduced.
In some cases, the utility company may offer a reduction in strata fees to certain property owners. For example, for property owners who do not live in the community for a long time, or who do not move in due to housing quality problems, the property management company may reduce their property fees. If the strata company does not reduce the strata fee in accordance with the regulations, the landlord can refuse to pay.
2. Unauthorized increase in property fees.
The property management company shall collect the property fee from the owner in accordance with the contract, and shall not increase the charging items or increase the charging standard without authorization. If the strata company increases the strata fee without the owner's consent, the landlord can refuse to pay.
3. Property fees with a large amount of advance payment.
Under normal circumstances, the property management company will require the owner to pay the property fee for a certain period of time in advance, but the amount collected in advance cannot be excessive. If the strata company asks the landlord to pay too much in advance, the landlord can refuse to pay.
4. Property fees under special circumstances.
In special circumstances, such as contract disputes between the owner and the property management company, housing quality problems, etc., the owner may refuse to pay the property fee. In addition, if the owner can prove that the service of the strata company is not in place, he can also refuse to pay the corresponding strata fee.
5. Strata fees during the overdue period.
If the owner fails to pay the strata fee on time due to force majeure, he can apply to the strata company for an extension of payment. If the strata company agrees to defer the payment, the landlord can pay the strata fee at the new agreed time. If the strata company does not agree to the deferred payment, the landlord can refuse to pay the strata fee for the overdue period.
In short, landlords should pay attention to the above five situations when paying the strata fee, and beware of refusing to pay the fee. At the same time, owners also need to pay attention to verify the charging standard and service quality of the property fee to ensure that their rights and interests are protected. If you find that there is a problem with the fees and services of the property management company, you can promptly complain to the relevant departments or seek legal assistance.
In addition, for some old communities or special circumstances of property fee collection, it is necessary to analyze the specific situation. For example, for special types of properties such as public rental housing and demolition and resettlement housing, the standard and method of charging property fees may be different. Therefore, in practice, it is necessary to formulate corresponding plans and policies according to the specific situation.
In short, in 2024, owners should be careful that they refuse to pay these 5 property fees. When paying the strata fee, the landlord should understand his rights and obligations, and pay attention to verifying the charging standard and service quality of the strata fee. If you find that there is a problem with the fees and services of the property management company, you can promptly complain to the relevant departments or seek legal assistance.
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