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Maintenance and repairs
Preventive maintenance, damage, inspections and repairs in housing companies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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