Many Russians are still interested in pressing issues on the overhaul of houses. After all, they conscientiously and timely make payments and want to quickly see the result. How do you know when a major overhaul will be at home, and what is included in this seemingly mythical service? Consider these and other important issues that will help to understand what is happening.
The essence of the problem
For many residents of apartment buildings, 2012 was truly a turning point. Suddenly, for some reason they were required to pay considerable sums for major repairs. Theoretically, the idea is very good. But time goes on, and holes in the roofs, cracks in the walls, outdated communications are not eliminated, and nothing is done at all. In what “foreseeable” future can we expect change? When will public utilities begin to operate and have already made at least some repair work at specific addresses of the houses?
The need for overhaul
Before the collapse of the USSR, the concept of private property did not exist. Therefore, the responsibility to modernize the communications of the houses lay with the state, which itself determined the sequence, timing and quality of service.
Today everything has changed. Most apartments became privately owned after privatization. Only a tiny fraction of the housing stock remained under the control of local authorities. Now, the welfare of buildings depends in part on the citizens themselves. That is why people began to be interested in overhaul issues.
And many are outraged by the compulsion to make contributions. Then they think, is it worth paying for the overhaul of a house that has not yet been produced? The clear answer is yes. Sooner or later, residents will be forced to pay. Otherwise, the owner will not be able to receive subsidies for utilities and even dispose of his property.
Timing
Since the people themselves sponsor repair work, it means that they have every right to receive reliable information. Many begin to elicit answers from utility management companies and other local organizations. But often they themselves do not know much, so they just shrug.
Then how do you know when a major overhaul will be at home? First of all, you should turn to the article of the Housing Code under number 168, which was amended in December 2012. It says that the priority of the repair work will be determined by the local authorities. Therefore, the schedule is drawn up in the district or city administration.
Overhaul Schedule
In general, overhaul is a complex event that is held once every three to five years. These terms are optimal, but can be changed individually. It is logical that between these works there is a need for small corrections. They will be carried out during scheduled repairs.
For new buildings, a slightly different frequency is set. Their residents according to the list of houses for major repairs will see changes once every seven years. Of course, this fact causes a lot of discontent. No one wants to pay in advance for what has not yet been done and it is not known when it will be completed. In addition, sometimes even in new buildings, problems with the roof and communications pop up almost immediately, especially if the developers were unscrupulous.
Worry not in any case. All funds that have been accumulated for major repairs are stored in a special bank account. In the event of a critical situation that requires immediate intervention, the necessary work will be completed ahead of schedule.
The order of forming the priority lists
The overhaul schedule for houses is compiled by local authorities. They determine the lists and the order of priority for the work. These data are generated on the basis of information provided by managing organizations and HOAs to state bodies. Numerous building codes are analyzed, and then the question is solved whether a particular building needs major repairs or not.
The following indicators are taken into account.
- The year the property began to operate.
- The area of the building.
- Deterioration of structures.
- The scale and scope of the necessary work.
- Was there already a major overhaul. If so, in which year.
- Do owners have any overhaul debts.
There are other factors that are individual for each individual building. All these data are analyzed, and the authorities decide on the lists of houses for overhaul.
How to find out the date of overhaul?
There are several ways to get accurate information on lists and deadlines.
1. Contact the representatives of the management company. They are obliged to inform residents of such things by posting news on their website (if any) or by posting announcements. If the organization does not do this, you can independently come to the management company for information. She must send a request to the district or city administration, which will receive a response with important data in a few days.
2. Personally go to the city council or other local government. Already on the spot, you can clarify the date of the planned work. You can also do this by writing a paper or email.
There is also an even more convenient way to find out when a major overhaul will be at home. It's about an online service.
Checking the date via the Internet
For the convenience of citizens, the Russian authorities guessed to create a public resource where, sitting at a computer table, you can see all the information about the house of interest and its overhaul. Moreover, the information is available not only to residents of a particular building, but also to any interested or simply curious person. That is, the portal is completely open.
With the help of this online service it is very easy to determine the order of the overhaul by only one address at home. It is enough to visit the site "Housing and Utilities Reform" and enter the "Overhaul" section. Moreover, you do not need to register for this at all. A window will appear with a search line, in which you should enter the number, address of the house and region of residence. In most cases, the system itself prompts. The request is processed in some milliseconds, and reliable information appears.
Seeing the MKD card in front of you, it should be understood that it consists of several pages. One contains information about upcoming and planned work indicating the years and constructs. Another tab is a passport, which contains all the data on a particular property. Including there is indicated the amount of the contribution, the last year of the house overhaul, how much money has been collected and spent and other interesting information.
What if the site does not have information about the house?
If the “Reform of Housing and Public Utilities” portal does not search for a switched-on house, for a start it is worth using the advanced search function. In most cases, it solves the problem. If this did not help, then most likely the management company simply did not submit documents for inclusion in the project. Although she is obliged to do this, because she is engaged in house maintenance.
It is important to know where to complain when a violation is found. You can apply to the housing inspectorate, prosecutor's office, Rospotrebnadzor and even to court. The choice will depend on individual circumstances. In each case, there is a sample application, which can be obtained by contacting one or another structure. The parent organization will oblige the management company to submit all information on the overhaul of residential buildings that are not yet posted on the public portal.
Rescheduling
The law states that overhaul cannot be carried out earlier than the period specified in the schedule. However, there are cases of need for "emergency assistance" to the building, and then an exception is possible. Residents should collect signatures and contact the management company with an official letter. After that, specialists immediately go to the site and conduct an assessment. If the fears are confirmed, then the representatives of the Criminal Code will offer the local authorities to make changes to the work schedule.
Also, repair measures can take place earlier than the deadlines if they have enough money that is stored on the account of the house. Optionally, you can get a loan at any bank. Again, it is necessary to hold a meeting of residents and, with the consent of all, write a statement on a change in schedule.
And in that, and in another case, the decision will still remain with the authorities. They may not approve the postponement. For example, they may refuse if work has already been planned in other buildings of the city in the requested period.
What can not be repaired?
The overhaul program of apartment buildings is designed in such a way that tenants can not always count on modernization, even if they regularly pay receipts. This applies to the following cases.
- The land on which the building is located belongs to federal or local authorities.
- The house is emergency, unsafe and subject to demolition.
- The property has accumulated debts for major repairs. That is, some tenants simply do not pay receipts (utilities are not included here).
Overhaul activities
The law has long established a detailed list of works that relate to overhaul. They are quite visual and trivial, and they can be observed in any residential building. The money collected is spent on the following things.
- Repair of the roof, basement, foundation.
- Replacement of engineering systems: sewage, water, gas pipeline, electricity.
- Repair of the cabin and elevator shafts, if they are deemed unsuitable for operation.
- The elevation of the building facade.
At the regional level, this list can be supplemented with the following services that are included in the overhaul of the house:
- Equipping with house meters and other devices that increase energy efficiency.
- Creating a ventilated roof with exits to it.
- Insulation of the walls of the building.
The list can be supplemented
The above lists are not considered closed, each citizen has the right to supplement them with other services. In addition, residents can decide on their own finances if the general meeting decided to form a special account. We are talking about the following types of work:
- Inspection of the building and budgeting for future repairs.
- Energy audit of the property.
- Technical certification and inventory of the house.
- Conducting supervision of the work performed.
In addition, the program allows residents to increase the minimum contribution rate to cover the financing of any additional services for the modernization of common property.
Summarizing
The process of modernization of multi-unit housing involves several parties. But the citizens themselves remain the main link. Therefore, they simply must be aware of how to find out when the overhaul will be at home and what kind of work it includes. Do not wait for the initiative from the management company. It is better to take everything into your own hands and, if necessary, even contact the higher authorities for quality services.