Do I need to pay a maintenance fund to buy a second-hand house? Maintenance fund refers to the funds raised by the property owner for the overhaul, medium repair and renovation of the main structure, parts and facilities of the house after the expiration of the warranty period. The public maintenance fund implements the principle of "money goes with the house" and does not change with the changes of specific owners. When the change of housing property rights produces a new owner, the public maintenance fund should also be renamed from the old owner to the new owner.
Public maintenance funds are generally paid in one lump sum when buying new houses. Property buyers to buy second-hand housing, the original owners have paid the public maintenance fund, there is no need to pay the maintenance fund again. When going through the formalities of house transfer, you can go through the formalities of public maintenance fund transfer. The specific handling method needs to be handled after negotiation between the buyer and the seller.
Can I ask the buyer for a maintenance fund when selling a house? Under normal circumstances, because the property right has been transferred after the house is sold, the maintenance fund paid before will not be returned. The former maintenance foundation gave the property right to the new buyer at the same time. If you want to recover the maintenance fund, you can discuss it with the buyer. For example, when signing a house purchase agreement, it will be clearly stated in it, or a part of the total house price will be reported. Because there is no separate public maintenance fund fee, it is necessary to negotiate with the buyer.
So under normal circumstances, we will not ask the buyer for compensation.