maintenance fee
[meɪnˈtenəns fiː]
nounpl: maintenance fees
taxa de manutenção
1. A recurring charge paid to cover the costs of maintaining, servicing, or upkeeping a property, vehicle, equipment, or service
The condo association charges a monthly maintenance fee of $300 to cover building repairs.
A associação do condomínio cobra uma taxa de manutenção mensal de $300 para cobrir reparos do edifício.
2. A periodic payment required by financial institutions or service providers for account upkeep or service administration
Some banks charge a maintenance fee if you don't maintain a minimum balance.
Alguns bancos cobram uma taxa de manutenção se você não mantiver um saldo mínimo.
3. A charge levied by investment firms or brokerages for managing or administering an account or investment portfolio
The investment advisor's maintenance fee is 0.5% of assets under management annually.
A taxa de manutenção do consultor de investimentos é 0,5% dos ativos sob gestão anualmente.
In Brazil, 'taxa de manutenção' or 'taxa de condomínio' is a standard monthly expense for apartment dwellers, covering building maintenance, utilities, security, and common area upkeep. In the USA, maintenance fees are common in condominiums (managed by HOAs), banking, and investment services. Understanding these fees is crucial for budgeting in both countries.
NYC Slang
condo fee, HOA fee (in residential contexts); 'vig' (informal, derived from vigorish, though not standard)
Related Idioms & Phrases
break the bank (if maintenance fees are excessively high)
nickel and diming (when multiple small maintenance fees accumulate)
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