Property Management's Refusal to Install Charging Station Overruled by Court

[Policy Precedent] Property management may not unreasonably deny a homeowner’s request to install a personal charging station in their long-term leased parking space.

Core Development: Installing a Personal Charging Station Does Not Require Collective Owner Approval

Beijing No.1 Intermediate People’s Court, in its appellate ruling, clarified that Mr. Li installing a personal charging station in his assigned parking space does not constitute a “major matter” requiring collective owner decision under Article 278 of the Civil Code.

Key Data: 18 Public Chargers ≠ Fulfillment of Individual Needs

The property management refused to issue the required documentation, citing the presence of 18 existing public charging stations in the community and alleged safety concerns. However, the court emphasized that personal charging stations serve a distinct function from public infrastructure and cannot substitute for an individual’s legitimate charging needs.

Industry Impact: Judicial Recognition of Property Management’s Duty to Assist

The ruling underscores that property management companies have a duty to assist homeowners in completing installation procedures and may not evade this obligation using internal management policies or vague safety-related justifications—thereby removing institutional barriers to broader adoption of new energy vehicles.