Maintenance fund is used for the maintenance, renewal and transformation of public parts and facilities of houses, which is an important measure to ensure the quality of houses and the living environment of residents.
First, the definition and use of maintenance fund
Maintenance fund refers to the funds paid by the owners in accordance with the provisions of laws and regulations and the proportion of the construction area of the property, which is used for the maintenance, renewal and transformation of the property parts and facilities after the expiration of the property warranty period. The maintenance fund belongs to all owners, and shall be earmarked for special purposes and shall not be used for other purposes.
Second, the responsibility of new buyers to pay the maintenance fund.
According to the "Property Management Regulations" and other relevant laws and regulations, new home buyers usually need to pay maintenance funds when buying a house. This is because, after the warranty period expires, the maintenance, renewal and transformation of public parts and facilities need certain financial support, and the establishment of maintenance fund is to ensure the source of these funds.
III. Procedures and methods for paying maintenance funds
When buying a house, new home buyers usually agree on the payment method of maintenance fund in the purchase contract. Generally speaking, buyers need to pay the maintenance fund in one lump sum when signing the purchase contract, or pay it in installments before the house is delivered. The specific payment methods and standards may vary according to different regions and policies.
Four, the management and use of maintenance funds
The maintenance fund shall be managed and used by the owners' committee or the realty service enterprise. When using the maintenance fund, we should follow the provisions of relevant laws and regulations to ensure the legality and rationality of the use of funds. At the same time, the owners' committee or the realty service enterprise shall regularly announce the revenue and expenditure of the maintenance fund to the owners and accept the supervision of the owners.
To sum up:
It is not accurate to say that the new house maintenance fund does not have to be paid. According to relevant laws and regulations, new home buyers usually need to pay maintenance funds when buying a house. Maintenance fund is used for the maintenance, renewal and transformation of public parts and facilities of houses, which is an important measure to ensure the quality of houses and the living environment of residents. Property buyers should understand and abide by the provisions of relevant laws and regulations, pay the maintenance fund in full and on time, and maintain the safety and integrity of the house.
Legal basis:
property management regulations
Article 55 provides that:
Property special maintenance funds shall be owned by the owners, and shall be earmarked for the maintenance, renewal and transformation of property parts and facilities after the expiration of the warranty period, and shall not be used for other purposes.
Measures for the administration of residential special maintenance funds
Article 2 provides that:
The owners of commercial housing and non-residential housing shall deposit special housing maintenance funds according to the construction area of their own property, and the amount of the first special housing maintenance funds deposited per square meter of construction area is 5% to 8% of the cost per square meter of local residential construction and installation projects. The competent departments of construction (real estate) of the people's governments of municipalities directly under the central government, cities and counties shall, according to local conditions, reasonably determine and announce the amount of the first-phase residential special maintenance fund deposited per square meter of construction area, and make timely adjustments.