Living in a tenant-owned home
Important and useful information about living in a tenant-owned home
Living in a housing cooperative offers the freedom to personalize your home, while also placing responsibility for its maintenance and repairs in your hands. As a member of the cooperative, you have a voice in decisions regarding the property, while the association manages shared areas such as facades, roofs, and ventilation systems.
1 | Are there any special rules in a tenant-owned home?
Living in a tenant-owned home offers significant freedom. You have the flexibility to renovate spaces, such as updating the kitchen, and the opportunity to influence how the property is managed. However, the housing association's regulations ultimately guide what you can and cannot do, defining both your responsibilities and those of the association. With this freedom comes the responsibility to actively participate in the community and uphold its standards.
2 | Important to take care of your tenant-owned home
As the owner of a tenant-owned home, you are responsible for any damage you cause to the property. It's your duty to maintain your home and cover the costs for necessary repairs. While you have the freedom to make changes to your home, any significant alterations require approval from the board, as they may impact your neighbors.
3 | Examples of responsibilities
- Maintenance within the dwelling
- Wallpaper
- Painting
- Flooring
- Appliances in the kitchen
- Washing machine
4 | Examples of what your housing association is responsible for and must keep in good condition
- Facades
- External roofing
- Stairwells and lifts
- Water and drainage pipes
- Ventilation
- Basement and attic
- Power lines
- Heating system
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