A mandatory recurring fee paid by property owners for communal maintenance services.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Fee paid for residential building management services.
- Covers security, cleaning, and public facility maintenance.
- Usually calculated based on the apartment's square footage.
Overview
- 1概述：物业费（Property Management Fee）是中国城市居住生活中最常见的支出之一。它是指业主在购买房屋后，为了享受物业服务公司提供的公共服务，按月、季或年向物业公司支付的一笔费用。这笔费用是小区正常运转的经济基础。
Examples
我每个季度交一次物业费。
everydayI pay the property management fee once a quarter.
本合同明确规定物业费由乙方承担。
formalThis contract clearly stipulates that the property management fee shall be borne by Party B.
这小区的物业费太贵了。
informalThe property management fee in this residential area is too expensive.
物业费标准的制定应遵循公平原则。
academicThe establishment of property management fee standards should follow the principle of fairness.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
物业费包含什么？
What does the property management fee include?
物业费涨价了。
The property management fee has increased.
Often Confused With
Rent is the payment for using the property itself, while property management fee is for the services provided by the management company.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The term is used in both formal and informal settings. It is a standard noun. In formal contracts, it is often referred to as '物业管理费'.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse it with 'rent'. Remember that even if you own the house, you still have to pay the property management fee.
Tips
Check your lease agreement carefully
Always confirm whether the landlord or the tenant is responsible for the property management fee before signing a lease.
Avoid late payment penalties
Some property management companies charge late fees if you miss the payment deadline. Set a recurring reminder to pay on time.
The importance of the Property Committee
In China, the 'Owner's Committee' (业主委员会) plays a vital role in negotiating the property fee rates with the management company.
Word Origin
It is a compound word derived from '物业' (property/real estate) and '费' (fee/expense). It reflects the professionalization of residential management in modern China.
Cultural Context
In modern Chinese cities, high-quality gated communities often charge higher property fees for better landscaping and 24-hour security. It is a key factor in assessing the quality of life in a residential complex.
Memory Tip
Think of '物' (things/property) + '业' (business/service) = the fee for the business of managing your property.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions通常包括公共区域的保洁、保安巡逻、绿化养护以及公共设施（如电梯、大门）的日常维护费用。
如果长期拖欠，物业公司有权通过法律途径起诉业主。此外，这可能会影响业主在小区内的某些权益，如门禁卡的使用。
物业费标准通常由物业公司与开发商或业主委员会协商确定，并需报相关物价部门备案。
这取决于租房合同，通常由房东承担，但也有约定由租客承担的情况，建议签约时明确。
Test Yourself
每个月我都需要去物业办公室交___。
根据语境，去物业办公室通常是交物业管理费。
关于物业费，下列说法正确的是：
物业费的本质是购买物业公司的服务。
___ (1.这/2.很高/3.物业费/4.的)
正确的语序是“这（主语）+物业费（中心语）+很（副词）+高（形容词）”。
Score: /3
Summary
A mandatory recurring fee paid by property owners for communal maintenance services.
- Fee paid for residential building management services.
- Covers security, cleaning, and public facility maintenance.
- Usually calculated based on the apartment's square footage.
Check your lease agreement carefully
Always confirm whether the landlord or the tenant is responsible for the property management fee before signing a lease.
Avoid late payment penalties
Some property management companies charge late fees if you miss the payment deadline. Set a recurring reminder to pay on time.
The importance of the Property Committee
In China, the 'Owner's Committee' (业主委员会) plays a vital role in negotiating the property fee rates with the management company.
Examples
4 of 4我每个季度交一次物业费。
I pay the property management fee once a quarter.
本合同明确规定物业费由乙方承担。
This contract clearly stipulates that the property management fee shall be borne by Party B.
这小区的物业费太贵了。
The property management fee in this residential area is too expensive.
物业费标准的制定应遵循公平原则。
The establishment of property management fee standards should follow the principle of fairness.
