What happens to civil air defense parking spaces after 20 years?
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Civil air defense parking spaces can be rented again after the 20-year lease expires, as these spaces are only for lease and not for sale. The contract specifies the term of use, typically allowing the lease of civil air defense parking spaces for only twenty years. After expiration, the property management will reclaim the space and lease it again. If there is no war or national requisition, the space can continue to be used. Regions where local legislation grants ownership of civil air defense parking spaces to developers and allows for the issuance of property certificates include: Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Xiamen, and Zhangzhou. Areas where civil air defense parking spaces cannot be sold but only leased include: Anhui Province, Jiangsu Province, and Jiangxi Province. Therefore, the rights and permissions regarding civil air defense parking spaces should be determined based on local regulations.
As a car owner who has lived in an old residential complex for 20 years, my parking space is a civil defense parking space, and I often worry about potential issues after 20 years. Generally, the property rights of civil defense parking spaces belong to the state, and we only have the right to use them. The contract is signed for 20 years and then expires. When it expires, don’t panic—usually, you can renew the contract at a reasonable cost. If you don’t want to renew, you can transfer or sell the usage rights to someone else, but you should check if there are any restrictive clauses in the original contract. It’s advisable to communicate with the property management or developer six months in advance to clarify the renewal procedures. My neighbor handled this last year—the property management renewed his contract for another 10 years with an annual management fee, and now he’s using it without issues. The key is to be proactive and not wait until the last minute. Also, maintaining a 20-year-old parking space can be challenging, with common issues like leaks or broken lights, so regular upkeep can save trouble. In short, don’t worry too much; just follow the rules to avoid disrupting your daily parking routine.
