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Is the remaining portion of the home maintenance fee considered a debt on the deceased, or on the housing unit that devolved to the heirs until the problem of some residents' refusal to pay is resolved?

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The eligibility for payment of housing unit maintenance fees is related to the clauses of the ownership contract, common practice, and the agreement concluded between the owners. If the contract, common practice, or agreement stipulates that the owner bears the cost of maintenance in proportion to their share, then all of them are obliged to contribute these shares. If one of them dies before completing their payment, the amount becomes a debt that must be settled before the division of the inheritance. It is advisable to proactively pay the amount as a precaution, and the obligation becomes confirmed if the maintenance has already been carried out.

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