Core Viewpoint - The revised Property Management Regulations of Shanxi Province emphasize strengthening party leadership in the property industry, enhancing owner autonomy, and establishing a joint meeting system for property management, effective from January 1, 2026 [3][4]. Group 1: Strengthening Governance - The regulations clarify the roles of various departments and organizations in property management, aiming to create a comprehensive regulatory system [4]. - A joint meeting system for property management is mandated, with county-level governments required to incorporate property management into community governance [3][4]. Group 2: Enhancing Owner Autonomy - The regulations provide detailed provisions for the establishment and operation of owners' committees, enhancing the operational feasibility and ensuring owners' primary role in property management [4]. - A property management committee system is introduced for newly delivered residential areas that do not yet meet the conditions for establishing an owners' committee [4]. Group 3: Standardizing Property Services - The regulations specify the content and filing requirements for property service contracts, and standardize service fees, with government-guided pricing for preliminary property services and affordable housing [5]. - Property service providers are required to publicly disclose information about service fees and management practices, ensuring transparency and accountability [5][6]. Group 4: Legal Responsibilities and Penalties - The regulations impose stricter penalties for violations such as failure to fulfill warranty obligations and unauthorized alterations to property facilities, ensuring clear enforcement responsibilities [6]. - Specific penalties are established for various infractions, ensuring that enforcement agencies are clearly defined and that the regulations can be effectively implemented [6].