> Maintenance and repairs – Knowledge base > Lähde: https://huoneistokierros.fi/en/knowledge-base/topic/maintenance/ > Koko sivusto koneluettavana: https://huoneistokierros.fi/llms-full.txt Knowledge base # Maintenance and repairs Preventive maintenance, damage, inspections and repairs in housing companies. Search articles - ![Christmas tree glowing in the window of a block of flats](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/ikkuna-joulukuusi.CCNTNGwS_2rvnQ8.jpg) 3 October 2026 · 6 min read ## Power cuts in a housing company: preparation and what to do A power cut can stop lifts, electric locks, water pumps and ventilation. How a housing company prepares, what residents do and what to check afterwards. - ![Christmas tree glowing in the window of a block of flats](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/ikkuna-joulukuusi.CCNTNGwS_2rvnQ8.jpg) 25 September 2026 · 7 min read ## Responsibility for windows changed on 1 October 2026: who pays now? An amendment moved window maintenance to the housing company on 1 October 2026. See what the company and shareholders now cover and when the articles decide. - ![Green three-storey block of flats with a red tiled roof in summer evening light](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/kerrostalo-vihrea.CTeHQKlu_X3qCL.jpg) 19 September 2026 · 7 min read ## Repair backlog in a housing company: what it is and how to spot it A repair backlog is not in the financial statements and is not the same as an upcoming renovation. How it builds up, how to spot it and what to ask. - ![Red front door of a stairwell under a canopy](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/rappu-punainen-ovi.CcN3FXAX_Z1NtgBG.jpg) 14 September 2026 · 7 min read ## The apartment round: what to check inside the apartments An apartment round shows the board the apartments it would otherwise never see. What to look at, what the law says and how to record what you find. - ![Bright attic room with a window facing the trees](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/ullakkohuone.BOwrnP6e_ptaHc.jpg) 13 September 2026 · 4 min read ## The housing company attic: what to check before winter From the attic you can see the condition of the roof and loft floor before a leak shows in the apartments. What to look out for and what may be stored there. - ![Spiral staircase and an arched window in a bright space](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/porraskaytava-kaari.Em9X4YPF_Z1pxDTK.jpg) 12 September 2026 · 5 min read ## What the basement tells you about the building's condition The basement often reveals moisture, ventilation problems and pipe leaks before they show in the apartments. What to look for and who is responsible for it. - ![Snowy courtyard of a block of flats](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/sisapiha-talvi.DuGBVOJZ_Z2ljWMw.jpg) 10 September 2026 · 5 min read ## Housing company gutters: do they carry water away from the building? A blocked gutter or badly placed downpipe soaks the facade and plinth. How a housing company checks its gutters and rainwater drainage before winter. - ![Replacing an air vent filter](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/ilmanvaihto-suodatin.CpmrnVwE_1qNab5.jpg) 9 September 2026 · 7 min read ## Housing company ventilation: responsibilities, upkeep and advice Who is responsible for ventilation in a housing company, how to spot problems and how often to change filters? A practical guide for boards and residents. - ![Bathroom with a wooden vanity unit and a window](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/kylpyhuone-puu.B63bpMPS_ZQMinH.jpg) 8 September 2026 · 9 min read ## Moisture problems in a housing company: signs, reporting, liability A moisture problem often starts with a small observation. Which signs to take seriously, how to report them and how responsibility for the damage is divided. - ![Bright dining area and a balcony door](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/parvekeovi-ruokailutila.CmxKtRSo_ZAE7Fo.jpg) 6 September 2026 · 7 min read ## Housing company windows: upkeep, warning signs and responsibility Draughts, misting and stiff fittings reveal a window's condition. What to check, what the symptoms mean and who is responsible from 1 October 2026. - ![Laundry drying in the autumn courtyard of a block of flats](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/sisapiha-pyykit.CxRPzYH8_Z1w97aG.jpg) 4 September 2026 · 6 min read ## Autumn maintenance: getting a housing company ready for winter In autumn a housing company gets ready for winter: gutters, heating, ventilation, outdoor lighting and the yard. A checklist and tips on recording findings. - ![Sunny room with an old wooden double door](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/aurinkohuone-ovi.C02wJgNx_1xHh3H.jpg) 31 August 2026 · 9 min read ## Hidden defects in a housing company: signs, checks and responsibility A hidden defect often gives small signs before damage occurs. Where to look for them, which warning signs to take seriously and how responsibility is divided. - ![Stairwell of an old block of flats with an arched window](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/porraskaytava-ikkuna.DzcyfvRC_Z17XDBe.jpg) 30 August 2026 · 6 min read ## Housing company records: what to keep and how to hand them over Which documents a housing company must keep by law, what to hand over when the property manager or maintenance company changes, and how to keep it findable. - ![Couple going through bills and papers at the kitchen table](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/pariskunta-paperit.C_YRl-G6_Pw4SE.jpg) 28 August 2026 · 6 min read ## Checking invoices: when the same fault is billed again and again A correctly billed invoice can still reveal a recurring fault. How checking a housing company's invoices can also become a tool for managing maintenance. - ![Hand holding a house-shaped keyring in front of an open door](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/avain-ovi-auki.C8PnqZW6_Z1gOzVp.jpg) 24 August 2026 · 8 min read ## Monitoring the building's condition and reading the reports A condition assessment shows the building as it was on the day. What the law requires of monitoring, and how boards read reports and spot the gaps. - ![Technician repairing a kitchen pipe as a resident looks on](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/asentaja-ja-asukas.BGybxrKn_1pNlxQ.jpg) 23 August 2026 · 7 min read ## Renovation supervision: did the housing company get what it ordered? The renovation is done and the invoice paid, but does the work match the order? What the law requires and how a housing company organises supervision. - ![Plumber checking the cabinet under a kitchen sink](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/putkimies-keittio.DYNH1Qgf_Z2ucVnv.jpg) 18 August 2026 · 4 min read ## Housing company fault history: making recurring faults visible Three drain unblockings in three years may be one and the same problem. How to compile a fault history and how it helps find the causes of recurring faults. - ![Woman reading in an armchair next to her cat](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/kotona-kissa.DkIOFh9h_Z2mcj1w.jpg) 12 August 2026 · 6 min read ## Reporting a fault: fixing the symptom or the cause? A fault report describes a symptom, not always the cause. How shareholders report faults well and how the board spots recurring faults worth investigating. - ![Stairwell of an old block of flats with an arched window](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/porraskaytava-ikkuna.DzcyfvRC_Z17XDBe.jpg) 9 August 2026 · 7 min read ## The maintenance log: what to record and how to keep it useful What the law says about operating and maintenance instructions, how to write a good entry and how to test whether the maintenance log delivers when needed. - ![Stairwell with green walls](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/porraskaytava-vihrea.yEkqQPNX_1GKniJ.jpg) 2 August 2026 · 6 min read ## The building walk-through: how the board inspects the building A building walk-through shows the board the building's real condition: what to check on the roof, in the basement, yard and stairwells, and how to record it. - ![Spiral staircase of an apartment building seen from above](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/kierreportaat.CH6OCPO7_2jmuAl.jpg) 31 July 2026 · 6 min read ## Can a housing company go bankrupt? 7 warning signs for the board A housing company can go bankrupt too. What the law says from 1 October 2026, how bankruptcy affects shareholders and how to spot the warning signs in time. - ![Colourful Art Nouveau apartment building facades with balconies](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/jugendtalot-varikkaat.DRnB5wQ__1I8pxp.jpg) 24 July 2026 · 5 min read ## The long-term maintenance plan (PTS): contents and updates A PTS is not required by law, but it shows what will happen to the building over ten years. What it contains, who prepares it and how to read it. - ![Sunny balcony of a block of flats in autumn light](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/parveke-valo.EGJRFkLV_pCYcX.jpg) 23 July 2026 · 6 min read ## The maintenance needs report: what it tells you and how to read it The maintenance needs report shows which repairs a housing company should prepare for over five years. Here is how to read it and what to ask about it. - ![Balcony overlooking an inner courtyard, with potted plants and chairs](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/sisapiha-parveke.zqo4CpJO_2qnsT9.jpg) 8 July 2026 · 4 min read ## Balconies in a housing company: what to check and who is responsible A balcony is part of the building's structure and facade. What to check, who is responsible and why even a small crack should be investigated. - ![Technician fitting a ceiling light](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/valaisinasennus.cKnR_kQD_2cpK2.jpg) 7 July 2026 · 8 min read ## Electrical safety and distribution boards in a housing company Dust, loose connections and growing loads can make a distribution board dangerous. What the law requires, what to monitor and who is allowed to do what. - ![Hands holding a mug of tea wrapped in a soft blanket](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/viltti-muki.3YRDKSKL_Z1kkirE.jpg) 27 June 2026 · 7 min read ## Your maintenance company: cooperation, reporting and tendering The maintenance company sees the building more often than the board. How to use its observations in decisions and how to tender the contract. - ![Bright stairwell with a red handrail](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/porraskaytava-valoisa.DZcYQ7qD_Z2cPrpi.jpg) 17 June 2026 · 5 min read ## Preventive maintenance and faults that develop quietly Few complaints do not mean the building is in good shape. See where a housing company's preventive maintenance should focus and what the board should ask. - ![Couple going through bills at the kitchen table](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/pariskunta-laskut.D9AHLXPa_ZxHwGs.jpg) 7 June 2026 · 6 min read ## Housing company maintenance costs: what you pay for and what you get A maintenance contract's monthly fee says little about the service. What maintenance costs are made of and how the board can judge content and quality. - ![Laundry drying in the autumn courtyard of a block of flats](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/sisapiha-pyykit.CxRPzYH8_Z1w97aG.jpg) 3 June 2026 · 3 min read ## The housing company yard: safety, responsibilities and annual check The yard is part of a housing company's planned maintenance. A checklist for paths, trees, lighting and rainwater, plus who is responsible for what. - ![Blossoming tree in warm light in the courtyard of a block of flats](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/sisapiha-kukkiva-puu.B40cAg3P_ZsGeVf.jpg) 2 June 2026 · 4 min read ## The summer building check: ten things worth looking at Bright, snow-free months are the best time to check the roof, facade, balconies, rainwater drainage and yard. A checklist for the summer round. - ![Plumber checking the cabinet under a kitchen sink](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/putkimies-keittio.DYNH1Qgf_Z2ucVnv.jpg) 2 April 2026 · 6 min read ## Water damage in a housing company: risks, prevention and liability Water damage often develops unnoticed from joints, floor drains and wet rooms. Where it starts, how to prevent it and who is responsible for the damage. Free assessment ## Let's plan the right round for your housing company Call us or send a contact request. The assessment and advice are free of charge. 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