Who has to pay the rates and maintenance expenses on an inheritance property?

Answer

The rates, etc. on the property must be paid from the income of the properties. However, if the property was not hired out then the heirs have to pay the expenses in the proportions of their inheritance shares. The one who inherits 25% for example, has to pay 25% of the expenses. It is haraam to delay the winding up of the estate without valid reason. This is a major sin in which almost all people indulge.