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# Safety and risks

Fire safety, damage, risk management and emergencies.

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-   ![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.
    
-   ![Bright stairwell with a red handrail](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/porraskaytava-valoisa.DZcYQ7qD_Z2cPrpi.jpg)
    
    7 September 2026 · 6 min read
    
    ## Fire safety in a housing company: what the law requires
    
    Smoke alarms, escape routes, emergency access roads and the rescue plan: what the Rescue Act requires of a housing company and how to check it in practice.
    
-   ![Autumn tree next to a suburban block of flats](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/lahio-syksy.CV7d_zDV_2krgyb.jpg)
    
    8 August 2026 · 8 min read
    
    ## Housing company risks and risk management: a guide for the board
    
    Common housing company risks from the roof to contracts, the board's liability, and an annual model for identifying, assessing and managing risks.
    
-   ![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.
    
-   ![Resident climbing the stairs in a sunlit stairwell](https://huoneistokierros.fi/_astro/asukas-portaissa.BXw8W08Y_8cN6b.jpg)
    
    25 May 2026 · 5 min read
    
    ## Residents' observations: small signs before costly damage
    
    Residents often notice a smell, a water stain or an odd noise first. How a housing company collects these reports, checks them early and avoids costly damage.
    
-   ![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.
    

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