1. Suomen Kiinteistöliitto
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  3. Living in a housing company
  4. Maintenance and renovation

Maintenance and renovation

In a housing company, maintenance duties are divided between the shareholder and the company according to the Housing Companies Act and the Articles of Association.

Maintenance and due care

In chapter 4 of the Housing Companies Act the responsibilities are defined as follows:

  • Shareholders are responsible for keeping the interior surfaces of their apartment in good condition, including floors, walls, ceilings, tiles and their seams in wet areas. The shareholders responsibilities also include the surfaces of a possible balcony, other than those being part of the facade of the building.
  • The housing company maintains the building’s structures, insulation, facades, roofing, and common areas, as well as essential systems such as heating, water, electricity, and ventilation. If damage occurs due to a failure in systems maintained by the company, the company is also responsible for repairs inside the apartment.

Due care means that the shareholders must use the apartment and its equipment as intended to prevent damage. This includes not turning off heating or ventilation and keeping balconies clear of snow, ice, and leaves to avoid water damage. 

Renovation and alteration work

The shareholder has the right to do maintenance and refurbishing works in the apartment. The right to alterations is limited by the intended use of the apartment set in the Articles of Association. The shareholder is to comply with generally accepted construction methods and practices in performing the work.

If the work may affect building structures or other shareholders, a written notification with details such as plans, permits, and contractors must be submitted to the board or manager. The housing company can set conditions, supervise the work, and appoint a supervisor at the shareholder’s expense to prevent damage. If official permits are required, they must be authorized by the housing company, with costs covered by the shareholder.

The housing company has the right to perform necessary maintenance works on its responsibility in the shareholder’s apartment. For this, the housing company or for instance contractors authorized by it, must be allowed in to the apartment. The housing company must notify the shareholder in writing of such works well in advance.

 

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